How To Fix LOP159 - The selected line is not set into change mode

LOP159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The selected line is not set into change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP159 - The selected line is not set into change mode ?

  The SAP error message LOP159, "The selected line is not set into change mode," typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when you are trying to make changes to a line item in a transaction, but the system does not allow it because the line is not in a state that permits changes.
  Causes:
  
  Display Mode: The line item you are trying to edit may be in display mode rather than change mode. This can happen if you are viewing a report or a transaction that does not allow editing.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to change the specific line item.
  Document Status: The document or transaction may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be completed or locked).
  Incorrect Selection: You may not have selected the correct line item or may have selected a line that is not editable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Switch to Change Mode: