How To Fix EDCMP006 - Modifications are not supported by the splitscreen editor

EDCMP006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Modifications are not supported by the splitscreen editor

What causes this issue?

The splitscreen editor does not support modifications to SAP original
objects or repairs to customer objects in a system other than the
system in which the modification assistant was originally activated.

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?

Use the ABAP Editor (Transaction SE38) for modifications.

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 EDCMP006 - Modifications are not supported by the splitscreen editor ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP006 indicates that modifications are not supported by the split-screen editor. This typically occurs when you are trying to edit a transaction or data in a way that is not allowed by the split-screen functionality in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Split-Screen Editor Limitation: The split-screen editor is designed for specific types of transactions and may not support modifications in certain contexts. This can happen if the transaction you are trying to edit does not allow changes in the split-screen mode.
  Transaction Type: Some transactions are inherently read-only or have restrictions on editing when viewed in a split-screen format.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations to make changes in the specific transaction or data can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Full-Screen Mode: If you are currently in split-screen mode, try switching to full-screen mode. You can do this by navigating to the menu and selecting the option to switch to full-screen or