How To Fix ED321 - Unable to set breakpoint

ED321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Unable to set breakpoint

What causes this issue?

A breakpoint is to be set in an enhancement implementation. However, no
possible breakpoint could be found.

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?

If the enhancement implementation does not contain any executable
statement - that is, there are only data declaration statements, a
breakpoint cannot be set. Search for an executable statement.
If there are executable statements in front of or at the position of the
cursor, an internal error might exist. Report this error.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED321 - Unable to set breakpoint ?

  The SAP error message ED321 "Unable to set breakpoint" typically occurs in the ABAP development environment when a developer tries to set a breakpoint in the code but the system is unable to do so. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Code Not in Debug Mode: The program or function module may not be in a state that allows breakpoints to be set, such as when it is running in a background job or in a non-debugging session.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints in the code.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent breakpoints from being set.
  Code Optimization: If the code has been optimized or compiled in a way that does not allow breakpoints, this error may occur.
  Transport Requests: If the code is part of a transport request that has not been released,