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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or Eclipse with ABAP Development Tools).
  Instead of opening it in display mode, open it in change mode.
  You may need appropriate authorizations to open objects in change mode.
  
  
  
  Create the new version:
  
  Once in change mode, use the version management tools to create a new version.
  This can be done via the menu:
  
  Utilities ? Version Management ? Create Version (or similar, depending on the tool).
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary developer or change authorizations for the object.
  Lack of authorization might force the system to open the object in display mode only.
  
  
  
  If the object is locked or checked out by another user:
  
  You might only get display mode access.
  Coordinate with the user who has locked the object or wait until it is released.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Version Management in SAP Web Dynpro:
  
  SAP Web Dynpro supports version management to keep track of changes and maintain different versions of components and objects.
  
  
  Transaction SE80 or Eclipse ADT:
  
  These are the typical environments where you manage Web Dynpro components and their versions.
  
  
  Authorizations:
  
  Authorization objects like S_DEVELOP and S_CTS_ADMI control development and transport-related activities.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro version management or contact SAP support.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WD273 - Not possible to create a new version in display mode
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to create a new version while object is opened in display (read-only) mode
  
  
  Solution
  Open the object in change mode and then create the new version
  
  
  Additional
  Check authorizations and object locks
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the SAP system version, the exact object type, and the development environment you are using.