How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG033 - Switched to editing mode

/SAPAPO/STOR_MSG033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Switched to editing mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG033 - Switched to editing mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG033 indicates that the system has switched to editing mode. This 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 that is currently locked or in a state that does not allow for modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to edit may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another user is currently editing the same planning object or if a background job is running that locks the data.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to switch to editing mode under certain conditions, such as when a user tries to make changes to a planning book or data view that is not set up for editing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the data, leading the system to switch to