How To Fix VR138 - You cannot save data in fast display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You cannot save data in fast display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR138 - You cannot save data in fast display ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR138 - You cannot save data in fast display
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR138 occurs when a user attempts to save data in a mode or screen that is intended only for display purposes, specifically the "fast display" mode in SAP. This mode is designed to quickly display data without allowing any modifications or saving changes.
  In other words, the system restricts saving changes because the current screen or transaction is set to a display-only mode, preventing data modification.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When trying to edit or save data in a transaction or screen that is opened in fast display mode.
  When the user has navigated to a display-only version of a transaction or report.
  Sometimes occurs in HR or Payroll infotype maintenance transactions when using fast display.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Edit Mode:
  
  Instead of using the fast display mode, open the transaction or infotype in edit mode or change mode where data modification and saving are allowed.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Variant:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction or screen variant that allows data changes. For example, in HR infotype maintenance, use PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in change mode rather than display mode.
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the system forces display mode due to missing authorizations. Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to change data.
  
  
  Avoid Using Fast Display for Data Entry:
  
  Fast display is optimized for quick viewing and not for data entry or modification. Use the standard display or change transactions instead.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  PA30 (HR Master Data Maintenance)  
  Other infotype maintenance transactions where fast display mode is available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There might be SAP Notes related to specific modules (e.g., HR) explaining the behavior of fast display mode and how to switch to change mode.
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Users should be trained to understand the difference between display, fast display, and change modes in SAP transactions.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VR138 - You cannot save data in fast display
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to save data in a display-only (fast display) mode
  
  
  Solution
  Use edit/change mode instead of fast display; check authorizations
  
  
  Related
  HR infotype maintenance, PA30 transaction, user roles
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or module where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.