How To Fix TD756 - The operation is not permitted in display mode

TD756 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 756

• Message text: The operation is not permitted in display mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD756 - The operation is not permitted in display mode ?

  The SAP error message TD756, which states "The operation is not permitted in display mode," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed while in display mode. This can happen in various SAP transactions where certain operations are restricted to edit mode.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is trying to execute a function that requires write access (edit mode) while the system is currently in display mode. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to change or delete data in a transaction that is currently set to display mode.
  Trying to execute a function that modifies data (like saving changes) without having the necessary permissions or while the document is locked for editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD756 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Edit Mode: If you need to perform an operation that modifies data, ensure that you are