How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP722 - Status cannot be changed; switch to change mode

/ISDFPS/FDP722 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 722

• Message text: Status cannot be changed; switch to change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP722 - Status cannot be changed; switch to change mode ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP722 Status cannot be changed; switch to change mode typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar applications where you are trying to change the status of a document or object that is currently in display mode rather than change mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Display Mode: The most common cause of this error is that the user is currently viewing the document in display mode. In this mode, changes to the status of the document are not allowed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document.
  Document Locking: The document might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict status changes under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode: 
  
  Navigate to the document or object in question and switch to change mode. This is usually done by