How To Fix ED238 - Save before checking master program

ED238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Save before checking master program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED238 - Save before checking master program ?

  The SAP error message ED238 ("Save before checking master program") typically occurs when you are trying to check or activate a program or object in the ABAP Workbench without saving your changes first. This is a common issue in the SAP development environment, particularly when working with ABAP programs, function modules, or other development objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the SAP system requires that any changes made to a program or object must be saved before you can perform a check or activation. This is a safeguard to ensure that the system has the latest version of the object before performing any checks or validations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED238 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save Your Changes: Before checking or activating the program, make sure to save any changes you have made. You can do this by clicking the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the toolbar or by using