How To Fix COM_PME_DEPEDI043 - Source text cannot be checked: Class is not open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_DEPEDI - Dependency Editor Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Source text cannot be checked: Class is not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI043 - Source text cannot be checked: Class is not open ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI043 with the text "Source text cannot be checked: Class is not open" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when you are trying to check or activate a class that is not currently open for editing. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Class Not Open: The class you are trying to check or activate is not currently opened in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE24).
  Transport Request Issues: The class might be locked in a transport request, preventing it from being edited or checked.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the class.
  System Lock: The class might be locked by another user or process, preventing you from accessing it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Open the Class: Ensure that you have the class open in the ABAP Workbench. Navigate to the class in SE24 or SE80 and open it for editing.
  Check Transport Requests: If the class is part of a transport request, check if it is locked. You can use transaction SE09 or SE10 to view transport requests and their statuses.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to edit the class. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the right permissions.
  Release Locks: If the class is locked by another user, you can check the lock entries using transaction SM12. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can release the lock.
  Use the Correct Environment: Make sure you are working in the correct development environment (e.g., Development, Quality, Production) and that the class is available in that environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE24: Class Builder - to create or modify classes.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to navigate through various objects including classes.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to manage transport requests.
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks - to check for locks on objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to see if there are any underlying issues causing the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_PME_DEPEDI043 and successfully check or activate your class in SAP.