How To Fix W8426 - To process the start condition, choose change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 426

• Message text: To process the start condition, choose change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8426 - To process the start condition, choose change mode ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8426 – To process the start condition, choose change mode
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to process or maintain a start condition in a transaction (often related to pricing, condition technique, or variant configuration) without being in the appropriate mode. Specifically, the system requires you to be in Change Mode to modify or process the start condition, but you are currently in Display Mode or another mode that does not allow changes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Start conditions are used in pricing or condition technique to determine which condition records or procedures apply.
  To create, edit, or delete start conditions, the system must be in Change Mode.
  If you attempt to process or modify a start condition while in Display Mode, the system issues this warning to prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch from Display Mode to Change Mode before processing the start condition.
  In most SAP transactions, you can do this by:
  
  Clicking the Change button/icon (usually a pencil icon).
  Using the menu path: Environment ? Change or similar.
  Exiting the transaction and restarting it in change mode.
  
  
  Once in Change Mode, you can process, create, or modify the start condition as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in transactions involving condition technique such as:
  
  Pricing condition maintenance (e.g., transaction VK11, VK12, VK13).
  Variant configuration start conditions.
  
  
  Always ensure you have the necessary authorizations to switch to Change Mode.
  If you are unsure how to switch modes in a particular transaction, check the transaction documentation or SAP help.
  If the system does not allow switching to Change Mode, verify your user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8426 – To process the start condition, choose change mode
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to process start condition in display mode
  
  
  Solution
  Switch to Change Mode before processing
  
  
  Common Area
  Pricing, condition technique, variant configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or context where this message appears.