How To Fix QIE_COMMON003 - Object has been changed - display mode can only be set after save

QIE_COMMON003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_COMMON -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object has been changed - display mode can only be set after save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_COMMON003 - Object has been changed - display mode can only be set after save ?

  The SAP error message QIE_COMMON003 ("Object has been changed - display mode can only be set after save") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to switch to display mode for an object that has been modified but not yet saved. This is common in various SAP modules, including Quality Management (QM) and others where object data can be edited.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You have made changes to an object (like a quality notification, inspection lot, etc.) but have not saved those changes.
  You attempt to switch to display mode (viewing the object without the ability to edit) before saving the changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Save Your Changes: 
  
  If you have made changes to the object, save them first. Look for the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut (often Ctrl + S).
  
  
  
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