How To Fix EC485 - Note correction not yet activated (no modifications possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Note correction not yet activated (no modifications possible)

What causes this issue?

The interface was modified by note correction(s) but not activated.

System Response

The interface cannot be modified.

How to fix this error?

First activate all notes in the transaction SNOTE that contain changes
to the interface. Then synchronize the existing modifications in the
transaction SPAU. You can then modify the interface again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC485 - Note correction not yet activated (no modifications possible) ?

  The SAP error message EC485, which states "Note correction not yet activated (no modifications possible)," typically occurs when you are trying to implement a correction note or a support package in your SAP system, but the note has not been activated yet. This can prevent you from making modifications or applying certain changes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unactivated Note: The most common cause is that the correction note has been downloaded but not activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport requests related to the note.
  System Status: The system might be in a state that does not allow modifications, such as being in a locked state or in a transport layer that is not modifiable.
  Dependencies: The note may have dependencies on other notes or corrections that have not been applied or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Note:
  
  Go to transaction code SNOTE.
  Check the list of downloaded notes and see if the note