How To Fix ED186 - Selected area contains objects that have already been modified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Selected area contains objects that have already been modified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED186 - Selected area contains objects that have already been modified ?

  The SAP error message ED186, which states "Selected area contains objects that have already been modified," typically occurs during operations that involve modifying or transporting objects in the SAP system, such as during a transport request or when trying to activate or save changes in the ABAP Workbench.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: The objects you are trying to modify or transport have been changed by another user or process after you selected them for modification.
  Transport Conflicts: There are conflicting changes in the transport requests, where the same object is included in multiple requests.
  Lock Issues: The objects may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Changes:
  
  Verify if another user is currently modifying the same objects. You can check the change logs or ask your colleagues if they are working on the same objects.
  
  
  
  Refresh the Object List:
  
  If you are working in a transport request, refresh the list of objects to ensure you have the latest version. You can do this by re-selecting the objects or refreshing the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check if the objects are included in multiple transport requests. If so, you may need to resolve the conflicts by either removing the objects from one of the requests or coordinating with the other developers.
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  If you suspect that the objects are locked, you can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks and release them if necessary (ensure you have the appropriate authorizations).
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  If the objects have been modified, you may need to re-activate them. Go to the relevant transaction (like SE80 or SE11) and try to activate the objects again.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Control:
  
  If you are using version control or a version management system, ensure that you are working with the correct version of the objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE37 (Function Module)
  SE38 (ABAP Program)
  SM12 (Display and Delete Locks)
  SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ED186 error and implement a solution to resolve it.