How To Fix PG487 - You have been switched to display mode due to inactivity.

PG487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 487

• Message text: You have been switched to display mode due to inactivity.

What causes this issue?

You have not made any entries for a longer period of time.

System Response

The application is now in display mode.

How to fix this error?

If you want to make changes, switch back to edit mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG487 - Details

• The SAP error message PG487, which states "You have been switched to display mode due to inactivity," typically occurs when a user has been inactive in the SAP system for a certain period of time. This is a security feature designed to protect sensitive data and ensure that users do not leave their sessions open indefinitely.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactivity Timeout: The system is configured to automatically switch users to display mode after a specified period of inactivity. This is often set by the system administrator to enhance security.
  Session Management: The SAP system monitors user activity, and if no actions are taken (like clicking, typing, etc.) for a defined duration, it will switch the session to display mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  User Interaction: To regain full functionality, the user can simply interact with the system again (e.g., by clicking on a button or entering data). This may prompt the system to switch back to edit mode, depending on