How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON031 - Changing not possible in display mode

/SAPAPO/AMON031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Changing not possible in display mode

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/SAPAPO/AMON031 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON031 Changing not possible in display mode typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to make changes to a planning object or data while in display mode. This error indicates that the system is set to display mode, which does not allow for modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Display Mode: The user is currently in a mode that only allows viewing data, not editing it. This can happen if the user has opened a transaction or report that is set to display mode.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the data, even if they are in the correct mode.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict changes to specific data or objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode: 
  
  If you are in a display mode, look for an option to switch to change mode. This is often done by