How To Fix /UIF/LREP_CORE_MSG020 - You can only publish content in draft mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UIF/LREP_CORE_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You can only publish content in draft mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CORE_MSG020 - You can only publish content in draft mode ?

  The SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CORE_MSG020 indicates that you are trying to publish content that is not in draft mode. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when you attempt to publish changes or content that has not been saved as a draft.
  
  Cause:
  
  Content Not in Draft Mode: The content you are trying to publish is not saved in draft mode. In many SAP applications, changes must be saved as drafts before they can be published.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to publish content directly.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to require draft mode for all publishing actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save as Draft: Ensure that you save your changes as a draft before attempting to publish. Look for a "Save as Draft" option in the application.
  Check User Permissions: Verify that your user role has the necessary permissions to publish content. You may need to