How To Fix DS034 - Source code of program & is more recent than load

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Source code of program & is more recent than load

What causes this issue?

The generated version of the program is obsolete, i.e. the program has
been changed but not regenerated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the ABAP/4 editor, use the <LS>Generate</> function to produce a
current generated version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS034 - Source code of program & is more recent than load ?

  The SAP error message DS034 indicates that the source code of a program is more recent than the load version of that program. This typically occurs when changes have been made to the ABAP source code but the corresponding load version (the compiled version that is executed) has not been updated. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Source Code Changes: The ABAP program has been modified in the development environment, but the changes have not been transported or activated in the target environment.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported to another system (like from Development to Quality Assurance or Production), the transport might not have included the latest changes.
  Activation Issues: The program may have been modified but not activated, leading to a mismatch between the source code and the load version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate the Program: Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80), enter the program name, and activate it. This will compile the source code and