How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC456 - Function not possible in display mode

/SAPAPO/SCC456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Function not possible in display mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC456 - Function not possible in display mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC456 Function not possible in display mode typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed in display mode. This can happen in various transactions or screens where certain functionalities are restricted to edit mode only.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is trying to execute a function that requires write access or edit permissions while the system is currently in display mode. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to change or update data in a planning book or data view that is opened in display mode.
  Trying to execute a function that modifies data (like saving changes, creating new entries, etc.) while the system is set to display mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Edit Mode: If you need to perform an action