How To Fix TU281 - Internal: Delete function must not be active in display mode

TU281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Internal: Delete function must not be active in display mode

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TU281 - Details

• The SAP error message TU281 ("Internal: Delete function must not be active in display mode") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a delete operation in a transaction that is currently in display mode. This error indicates that the system is not allowing the deletion of records because the transaction is not in the appropriate mode for such an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Display Mode: The user is in display mode of a transaction where the delete function is not permitted. This can happen if the user has navigated to a display screen and tries to delete an entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations, even if they are in the correct mode.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict delete operations in specific transactions or modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Change Mode: If you need to delete an entry, ensure that you are in change mode.