How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR020 - Changes for field &1 could not be discarded.

CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Changes for field &1 could not be discarded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR020 - Changes for field &1 could not be discarded. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR020 indicates that changes made to a specific field (denoted by &1) could not be discarded. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Custom Fields and Logic (CFL) framework, where users may attempt to revert changes made to custom fields or logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Changes: The changes you are trying to discard may have already been activated or saved in the system, making them non-reversible.
  System Lock: There might be a lock on the object or field you are trying to modify, preventing the discard operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to discard changes.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the discard operation from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Status: Verify if the changes have been activated. If they are active, you may need to manually revert them or create a new version.
  Release Locks: If there