How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE865 - The session is not currently in the change mode

/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE865 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 865

• Message text: The session is not currently in the change mode

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/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE865 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE865: The session is not currently in the change mode typically occurs when you are trying to make changes in a session that is not in the appropriate mode for editing. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with configuration settings, customizing, or maintaining data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Mode: The session you are working in is not set to "change mode." This can happen if you are in display mode or if the session has been locked for some reason.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the data in the session.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the SAP system that is preventing the session from entering change mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Change Mode: Ensure that you are in the correct mode. If you are in display mode, switch to change mode by using the appropriate transaction code or