How To Fix ED806 - Program & is for display only

ED806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Program & is for display only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED806 - Program & is for display only ?

  The SAP error message ED806 ("Program & is for display only") typically occurs when you attempt to execute or modify a program that is set to display mode only. This means that the program is not intended to be executed or changed in the current context, often due to it being a standard SAP program or a program that has been locked for editing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Display Mode: The program you are trying to run is in display mode, which means it is not meant to be executed or modified.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to execute or modify the program.
  Program Type: The program might be a report or a transaction that is designed only for viewing data, not for processing or changing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Type: Verify if the program is indeed meant for display only. You can do this by checking the program attributes in the ABAP Workbench (SE80).
  Authorization