How To Fix VO204 - Not possible to switch to display mode when creating new object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Not possible to switch to display mode when creating new object

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VO204: "Not possible to switch to display mode when creating new object":
  
  Error Message
  VO204: Not possible to switch to display mode when creating new object
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to switch the transaction or screen mode from Create to Display while the object (e.g., a sales document, purchase order, or any master data object) is still in the process of being created and has not yet been saved or assigned an object number.
  In SAP, when you create a new object, the system expects you to complete the creation process (usually by saving the document) before you can switch to display mode. Switching to display mode before the object exists in the database is logically not possible, hence the error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  While creating a new sales order, purchase order, or any other document.
  When trying to switch the mode (e.g., via a button or menu option) from Create to Display before saving.
  In custom transactions or screens where mode switching is controlled programmatically.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Complete the creation process first:
  
  Enter all required data for the new object.
  Save the object to generate the object number.
  After saving, you can switch to display mode.
  
  
  
  Avoid switching modes prematurely:
  
  Do not attempt to switch to display mode before the object is saved.
  Use the standard flow: Create ? Save ? Display.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code or user exits:
  
  If this error appears in a custom transaction or enhancement, verify that the logic controlling mode switching is correct.
  Ensure that the system only allows switching to display mode after the object exists.
  
  
  
  User training:
  
  Educate users on the correct process flow to avoid switching modes prematurely.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This is a standard SAP message related to document processing and UI mode control.
  The message class is VO which is related to Sales and Distribution (SD) module, but similar logic applies in other modules.
  The message is triggered by the program logic that controls the screen mode and object status.
  If you are a developer or consultant, you can check the relevant program or screen flow logic where the mode switch is handled (e.g., in function modules or screen flow logic).
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  VO204: Not possible to switch to display mode when creating new object
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to switch to display mode before the new object is saved and assigned a number
  
  
  Solution
  Complete and save the creation process first, then switch to display mode
  
  
  Notes
  Check custom code if applicable; train users on proper transaction flow
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or custom scenario, please provide more details!