How To Fix RX074 - You are in the editing mode of the favorites

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are in the editing mode of the favorites

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX074 - You are in the editing mode of the favorites ?

  The SAP error message RX074, which states "You are in the editing mode of the favorites," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed while they are in the editing mode of their favorites list. This can happen when you are trying to access a transaction or perform a function that requires you to be in display mode rather than editing mode.
  Cause:
  
  Editing Mode: You are currently editing your favorites list, which prevents you from executing certain transactions or functions.
  Unfinished Changes: You may have unsaved changes in your favorites, which locks the system from allowing other actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Exit Editing Mode:
  
  If you are in the favorites editing mode, you need to exit this mode. You can do this by clicking on the "Back" button or the "Cancel" button in the favorites menu.
  Alternatively, you can save your changes if you want to keep them, and then exit the editing mode.
  
  
  
  Check for Unsaved Changes:
  
  If you have made changes to your favorites, ensure that you save them before trying to perform other actions.
  
  
  
  Refresh the Session:
  
  If you are still encountering issues, try refreshing your SAP session or logging out and back in.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Favorites in SAP: The favorites feature in SAP allows users to create a personalized list of frequently used transactions, reports, or links for quick access.
  Editing Favorites: You can edit your favorites by navigating to the favorites menu, where you can add, remove, or rearrange items.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit favorites and perform the actions you are trying to execute.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.