How To Fix ED821 - After an executable line command, other functions are ignored

ED821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 821

• Message text: After an executable line command, other functions are ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED821 - After an executable line command, other functions are ignored ?

  The SAP error message ED821, which states "After an executable line command, other functions are ignored," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when executing certain commands in the SAP GUI. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where it cannot process additional commands or functions after an executable line command has been executed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SAP system is designed to execute a specific command or function, and once that command is executed, it does not allow for further commands to be processed in the same context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Improper Command Sequence: If a command that alters the flow of execution (like a CALL FUNCTION, SUBMIT, or PERFORM) is executed, subsequent commands may be ignored.
  Contextual Limitations: Certain commands may change the context of the program or transaction, leading to the inability to process further