How To Fix ECH_MSG041 - Change your entry; repeat and discard mode are not compatible

ECH_MSG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_MSG - Messages for Error & Conflict Handler

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Change your entry; repeat and discard mode are not compatible

What causes this issue?

You have chosen <ZK>No Processing </>for the repeat mode and <ZK>
Automatic </>for the discard mode. This combination is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECH_MSG041 - Details

• The SAP error message ECH_MSG041 indicates that there is a conflict between the "repeat" and "discard" modes in the context of a specific transaction or operation. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that is not compatible with the current settings or modes selected in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is set to "repeat mode," which allows for the repetition of certain actions or entries.
  The user is trying to perform an action that requires "discard mode," which is intended for discarding or canceling entries.
  The two modes cannot be used simultaneously, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Mode Settings: Review the current mode settings in the transaction you are working on. Ensure that you are not trying to use both repeat and discard modes at the same time.
  
  
  Change Mode: 
  
  If you are in repeat mode and need