How To Fix SV396 - You are in table/view editing

SV396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: You are in table/view editing

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SV396 - Details

• The SAP error message SV396, which states "You are in table/view editing," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed while in the editing mode of a table or view in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction or access certain functionalities while still in the editing mode of a data dictionary object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Editing Mode: The user is currently editing a table or view in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or similar transaction.
  Uncommitted Changes: There are unsaved changes in the editing session that need to be addressed before proceeding with other actions.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistency, which can trigger this error if you try to perform actions that conflict with the editing session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Exit Editing Mode: 
  
  If you are in the editing mode of a table or view, save your changes