How To Fix E0654 - Extension not possible: & not released

E0654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Extension not possible: & not released

What causes this issue?

The basic type &v1& has not been released.

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?

Choose a basic type which has already been released or release the
basic type selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0654 - Extension not possible: & not released ?

  The SAP error message E0654, which states "Extension not possible: & not released," typically occurs when you are trying to extend a data object (like a table, structure, or view) in the ABAP Dictionary, but the object you are trying to extend has not been released. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with custom developments or enhancements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Released: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to extend (e.g., a table or structure) is still in a development state and has not been released. In SAP, objects must be released to be extended or modified.
  Transport Request Issues: If the object is part of a transport request that has not been released or moved to the target system, you may encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Object:
  
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