How To Fix SA588 - You can only work in display mode

SA588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 588

• Message text: You can only work in display mode

Self-Explanatory Message

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SA588 - Details

• The SAP error message SA588, which states "You can only work in display mode," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes or perform actions in a transaction or application where they do not have the necessary authorizations or when the system is set to display mode.
  Causes:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for editing or changing data.
  
  
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or application may be configured to allow only display access. This can be due to system settings or specific configurations for that transaction.
  
  
  Document Status: The document or data being accessed may be in a status that only allows display, such as being locked for editing or being in a completed state.
  
  
  User Lock: The user might be locked in the system, which can restrict their ability