Operation not allowed in display mode
Message type: E = Error
Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor
Message number: 407
Message text: Operation not allowed in display mode
What causes this issue?
You wanted to change or save but the cursor is in the wrong window of
the editor.
System Response
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
How to fix this error?
Position the cursor in the editor window in which you changed the
program.
Procedure for System Administrators
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.