How To Fix COM_PME_DEPEDI004 - Source text cannot be loaded: There is no active session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_DEPEDI - Dependency Editor Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Source text cannot be loaded: There is no active session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI004 - Source text cannot be loaded: There is no active session ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI004 with the text "Source text cannot be loaded: There is no active session" typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the source text for a particular object because there is no active session available for that user or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or program that requires a valid session.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Session: The user may not have an active session in the SAP GUI or the session may have timed out.
  Session Limit Reached: The user may have reached the maximum number of allowed sessions in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems may prevent the session from being established or maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required object.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent sessions from being created or maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Ensure that you have an active session in the SAP GUI. You can do this by logging in again or checking the session management.
  Log Out and Log In: If you have multiple sessions open, try logging out of all sessions and then logging back in to see if that resolves the issue.
  Increase Session Limit: If you are hitting the session limit, you may need to request an increase in the number of allowed sessions from your SAP administrator.
  Check Network Connection: Ensure that your network connection is stable and that there are no issues preventing you from maintaining a session.
  Review Authorizations: Check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the object you are trying to load.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-wide issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to session management, such as SM04 (User Overview) and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message COM_PME_DEPEDI004 in your SAP environment.