How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER183 - No table is being edited; not possible to switch rows

SSFCOMPOSER183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 183

• Message text: No table is being edited; not possible to switch rows

What causes this issue?

You tried to switch to the next table line, but currently no table is
open for output.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER183 - No table is being edited; not possible to switch rows ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER183 ("No table is being edited; not possible to switch rows") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP GUI or SAP Fiori applications when trying to manipulate data in a table format. This error indicates that the system is expecting a table to be in an editable state, but it is not.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Table: The user may not have an active or selected table in the application. This can happen if the focus is not on a table or if the table is not properly initialized.
  Table Not Editable: The table might be in a read-only mode, preventing any row switching or editing actions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the table or switch rows.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical glitch or bug in the application that is causing the table not to be recognized as editable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Focus: