How To Fix MO704 - Unable to edit the object

MO704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MO - Modeling and Prototyping

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Unable to edit the object

What causes this issue?

You tried to edit an object that cannot currently be edited using the
editor for complex objects. Possible causes:
The object is an object reference
The object is a hashed table
The object list a string
The object has the type REF TO DATA
The object contains object references
The object contains hashed tables
The object is a string
The object contains strings
A subcomponent of the object has a width that exceeds 65,000
characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MO704 - Unable to edit the object ?

  The SAP error message MO704 "Unable to edit the object" typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a material master record or another object in SAP but does not have the necessary authorizations or when the object is locked for editing. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required permissions to edit the object. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or object type.
  
  
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process. This can occur if another user is currently editing the object or if a previous session did not close properly.
  
  
  Status of the Object: The object may be in a status that does not allow editing. For example, if the material is flagged as "blocked" or "inactive," it cannot be modified.
  
  
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions