How To Fix ED318 - Publishing is not supported by Modification Assistant

ED318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Publishing is not supported by Modification Assistant

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to publish an object for a program that is subject to
the Modification Assistant. This function is not supported within the
Modification Assistant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Under the Modification Assistant, you can publish an object by manually
adopting the object from the framework program into the definition
include.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED318 - Publishing is not supported by Modification Assistant ?

  The SAP error message ED318, which states "Publishing is not supported by Modification Assistant," typically occurs when you are trying to publish changes made to an object that has been modified using the Modification Assistant (also known as the Modification Tool) in SAP. This tool is used to make changes to standard SAP objects, but it has limitations regarding publishing those changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Assistant Usage: The Modification Assistant is designed to help users make changes to standard SAP objects. However, it does not support publishing these changes, which is why you encounter this error.
  Object Type: The error may also arise if the object you are trying to publish is not compatible with the publishing process due to its nature or the way it was modified.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that restrict the publishing of modified objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Avoid Using Modification Assistant: If possible, avoid using