How To Fix E9173 - Dev.&1 (reg &2) is allocated to a reference value (inst. &3, operand &4)

E9173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Dev.&1 (reg &2) is allocated to a reference value (inst. &3, operand &4)

What causes this issue?

The device is allocated to a reference value.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The device cannot be removed until you terminate the allocation via
Transaction ES31.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9173 - Dev.&1 (reg &2) is allocated to a reference value (inst. &3, operand &4) ?

  The SAP error message E9173 indicates that a development object (like a program, function module, or class) is allocated to a reference value, which can cause issues during the development or transport process. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP development when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the allocation of development objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Value Allocation: The development object (Dev.&1) is linked to a reference value (reg &2) that is not correctly defined or is conflicting with another object.
  Transport Issues: The object may be in a transport request that is not properly released or is in a state that prevents it from being modified.
  Development Class Issues: The development class or package associated with the object may have restrictions or may not be properly configured.
  Object Locking: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Allocation: Verify the allocation of the development object to the reference