How To Fix RSDF008 - Function can only be performed in change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF - Messages: Data Flow Object

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Function can only be performed in change mode

What causes this issue?

You want to execute an action on an object in the data flow and this
action would result in a change in the data flow. However, you are still
in the display mode of the data flow and therefore you cannot change the
data flow.

System Response

The system does not execute the action.

How to fix this error?

Go to the change mode of the data flow to perform the action.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDF008 - Function can only be performed in change mode ?

  The SAP error message RSDF008, which states "Function can only be performed in change mode," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the system to be in change mode, but it is currently in display mode. This error is common in various SAP transactions, particularly in the context of data modeling or data flow management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to execute a function that modifies data or settings while the system is in display mode. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to edit or change a DataSource, InfoObject, or other BW objects while the system is not set to allow changes.
  Attempting to activate or transport objects without the necessary permissions or in the wrong mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDF008 error, you need to switch the system to change mode. Here are the steps