/IWFND/COS_SUTIL007 - You are in read-only mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COS_SUTIL -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are in read-only mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COS_SUTIL007 - You are in read-only mode ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COS_SUTIL007 You are in read-only mode typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when a user or application is attempting to perform an operation that requires write access, but the system is currently in a read-only state. This can happen for various reasons, including system settings, user permissions, or specific configurations.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to operate in read-only mode for maintenance or other reasons.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform write operations on the OData service.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might be configured to allow only read operations.
  Transaction Locking: The system might be locked for updates due to a transaction or batch job running.
  Database Locking: The underlying database might be in a read-only state due to maintenance or backup operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Status: Verify if the system is indeed in read-only mode. This can be checked in the SAP system settings or by consulting with your system administrator.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform write operations. This can be done by checking the user roles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Service Configuration: Review the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway. Ensure that the service is set up to allow write operations. This can be checked in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Transaction and Batch Jobs: Check if there are any ongoing transactions or batch jobs that might be locking the system for updates. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor batch jobs.
  Database State: If the database is in read-only mode, consult with your database administrator to understand the reason and to resolve the issue.
  Restart Services: If the issue persists, consider restarting the relevant services or the SAP Gateway to reset the state.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide insight into the underlying issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.