How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP117 - Internal error switching between display and change mode

/SAPAPO/SDP117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Internal error switching between display and change mode

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/SAPAPO/SDP117 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP117 Internal error switching between display and change mode typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the system's ability to switch between display and change modes in the planning book or data view.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, which can lead to internal errors when the system attempts to switch modes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to switch between display and change modes.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the version of SAP APO being used, which may cause unexpected behavior.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning book or data view can lead to this error.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources on the application server can also lead to internal errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access both display and