SAP Business One offers four potential window operation modes:
- Add: Add a new record or document
- Find: Search for existing records or documents
- View: View an existing record or document
- Update: Modify the data of an existing record or document
In SAP Business One, windows operate with a default mode, which can either be "Add" or "Find" based on the task at hand. For instance, when accessing the Business Partner Master Data or Item Master Data window, it typically opens in find mode, facilitating the retrieval of existing information. Conversely, when processing a sales order or purchase order, the window typically opens in add mode, simplifying the process of entering new orders.
Determining the current mode is straightforward: observe the button in the bottom-left corner of the window, which adjusts to display "Add," "Find," "OK" (for view mode), or "Update" based on the window's present mode. You can transition between operation modes through various methods:
To add a new object, use the add function. There are several ways to activate the add function:
- From the menu bar, choose Data → Add
- Press Ctrl + A on the keyboard
- From the toolbar, choose the add icon
To find an existing object, use the find function. SAP Business One displays the object in find mode, with the Find button at the bottom-left corner of the window. There are several ways to activate the find function, including the following:
- From the menu bar, choose Data → Find
- Press Ctrl + F on the keyboard
- From the toolbar, choose the find icon
As you input or modify data within an existing document, SAP Business One automatically switches to update mode. This adjustment prompts the appearance of the "Update" button at the window's bottom-left corner. Click on this button to preserve the entered or modified data. Conversely, if you opt not to save or update the data, simply click on the "Cancel" button.
Notification regarding switching operation modes: It's important to note that altering data in a document or master data record may not always be feasible after it has been added. In some instances, documents become read-only once the associated business process has advanced to a certain stage or when a document has been duplicated. Typically, data that cannot be modified is displayed in gray.

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