How To Fix G0033 - Display mode: Switch to change mode to change the hierarchy

G0033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Display mode: Switch to change mode to change the hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0033 - Display mode: Switch to change mode to change the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message G0033, which states "Display mode: Switch to change mode to change the hierarchy," typically occurs when a user is trying to make changes to a hierarchy (such as a cost center hierarchy, profit center hierarchy, or any other hierarchical structure) while in display mode. This error indicates that the system is currently set to display mode, which does not allow for modifications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to edit or change a hierarchy while the system is in display mode. In SAP, certain transactions and screens have different modes (display, change, etc.), and changes can only be made when the system is in change mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to switch from display mode to change mode. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Navigate to the Hierarchy Screen: Go to the screen where you are trying to make changes