How To Fix SLS_LO_OIF261 - Printout is only possible in change or display mode

SLS_LO_OIF261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_OIF - Messages for FPM LORD UI

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Printout is only possible in change or display mode

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SLS_LO_OIF261 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LO_OIF261 indicates that a printout operation is only possible in change or display mode. This typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in a mode that does not allow for printing, such as in a mode where the document is locked for editing or is in a status that does not permit printing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mode: The user is trying to print a document while it is in a mode that does not support printing (e.g., in a mode that is not change or display).
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts printing, such as being in a draft state or locked by another user.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to print the document in the current mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Change or Display Mode: Ensure that you are in the correct mode (change or display) when attempting