How To Fix PPEFOC803 - Effectivity variant for focus can be created only in change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFOC - Messages for Focus

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Effectivity variant for focus can be created only in change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFOC803 - Effectivity variant for focus can be created only in change mode ?

  The SAP error message PPEFOC803 indicates that you are trying to create an effectivity variant for a focus in a mode that does not allow it, typically in display mode instead of change mode. This error is common in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) modules, where effectivity variants are used to manage different configurations of a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires you to be in change mode to create or modify effectivity variants. If you are in display mode, the system will not allow you to make changes, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to switch to change mode. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  If you are in a transaction or screen where you can toggle between display and change modes, look for a button or menu option that allows you to switch