How To Fix ED180 - Unable to delete the PROCESS ON... statement in the flow logic

ED180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Unable to delete the PROCESS ON... statement in the flow logic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED180 - Unable to delete the PROCESS ON... statement in the flow logic ?

  The SAP error message ED180, which states "Unable to delete the PROCESS ON... statement in the flow logic," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with screen flow logic in module pool programs. This error indicates that there is an issue with the flow logic of a screen, specifically related to the PROCESS ON statement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Flow Logic: The PROCESS ON statement is used to define event handling for user actions on a screen. If there are inconsistencies or errors in the flow logic, such as trying to delete or modify a PROCESS ON statement that is not allowed or is incorrectly placed, this error can occur.
  Screen Attributes: The screen might have attributes or settings that prevent the deletion of the PROCESS ON statement.
  Program Structure: The program structure may not allow for the modification of flow logic due to dependencies or other statements that rely on