How To Fix ED137 - Phase & already has overlay. Delete overlay first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Phase & already has overlay. Delete overlay first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED137 - Phase & already has overlay. Delete overlay first. ?

  The SAP error message ED137, which states "Phase & already has overlay. Delete overlay first," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data transport and system landscape management, particularly when dealing with transport requests and overlays in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a phase in a transport request that already has an overlay associated with it. An overlay in SAP refers to a situation where changes have been made to a standard object or phase, and these changes are not yet transported or are conflicting with existing overlays.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to delete the existing overlay before you can proceed with the changes you want to make. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Overlay: Determine which overlay is currently associated with the phase you are trying to modify. You can do this by checking the transport request or the specific