How To Fix UKM_COMM226 - You can only save your data in change mode

UKM_COMM226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_COMM - Messages for Liability Update and Line Item Update

• Message number: 226

• Message text: You can only save your data in change mode

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UKM_COMM226 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM_COMM226, which states "You can only save your data in change mode," typically occurs when a user attempts to save data in a mode that does not allow changes, such as display mode. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of data management and transaction processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is trying to save changes to a record while in display mode or a mode that does not permit modifications. This can happen if:
  
  The user has not switched to change mode before attempting to save.
  The system is configured to restrict changes based on user roles or transaction settings.
  The user is trying to modify a record that is locked by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UKM_COMM226 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  Ensure that you are in change mode. You can usually do this by selecting