How To Fix GB511 - You cannot select any formula symbols (display mode)

GB511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 511

• Message text: You cannot select any formula symbols (display mode)

What causes this issue?

You tried to select an operand.
However, you are still in display mode. You cannot make changes to the
formula in this mode.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

To edit the formula, first leave the Formula Builder and then call up a
transaction for making changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GB511 - Details

• The SAP error message GB511, which states "You cannot select any formula symbols (display mode)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management, particularly when working with formulas in the context of material master data or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Display Mode: The system is in display mode, which does not allow for any modifications or selections of formula symbols. This means that you cannot edit or select formula components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or select formula symbols.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the selection of formula symbols.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GB511 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode: If you are in display mode, switch to change mode. This can usually be done by selecting the appropriate option in the SAP GUI or using the