How To Fix SOS_TRANSACTION102 - Can no longer change update mode

SOS_TRANSACTION102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_TRANSACTION - Transaction Service Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Can no longer change update mode

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SOS_TRANSACTION102 - Details

• The SAP error message SOS_TRANSACTION102, which states "Can no longer change update mode," typically occurs in the context of transaction processing in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the update mode of a transaction because it has already been processed or is in a state where such a change is not permissible.
  Causes:
  
  Transaction State: The transaction may have already been committed or is in a state where it cannot be modified.
  Update Mode Restrictions: Certain transactions have predefined update modes (e.g., synchronous or asynchronous) that cannot be altered once the transaction has started.
  System Locking: The transaction may be locked by another process, preventing changes to its update mode.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to the update mode for specific transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Status: Verify the status of the transaction. If it has already been committed, you will not be