How To Fix WD273 - Not possible to create a new version in display mode

WD273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Not possible to create a new version in display mode

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select change mode in order to create a new version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD273 - Not possible to create a new version in display mode ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD273 - Not possible to create a new version in display mode
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a new version of a Web Dynpro component or object while it is currently opened in display mode. In SAP Web Dynpro development, creating a new version of an object (like a component, window, or view) requires the object to be in change mode (edit mode). If the object is only opened for display (read-only), the system prevents version creation to avoid inconsistencies or unauthorized changes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Display mode means you are viewing the object without edit rights.
  Change mode means you have the object opened for editing.
  Version management operations (like creating a new version) require the object to be editable.
  Trying to create a new version in display mode triggers the WD273 error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the object in change mode:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component or object in the SAP development environment (e.g., SE80