How To Fix PPESTRUCT027 - Workbench is not in change mode, please change mode.

PPESTRUCT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESTRUCT - Messages for Structure Operations

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Workbench is not in change mode, please change mode.

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PPESTRUCT027 - Details

• The SAP error message PPESTRUCT027 indicates that the workbench is not in change mode, which means that you are trying to make changes to a structure or configuration in a mode that does not allow modifications. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where you might be trying to edit a planning object or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Display Mode: You are currently in display mode instead of change mode. This can happen if you opened a transaction or a screen that is set to display data only.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to change the data in the workbench.
  System Settings: The system might be configured to restrict changes in certain scenarios or for certain users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  If you are in a transaction that allows switching modes, look for a button or menu option to switch from display mode to