How To Fix EDCMP009 - Transaction still in development. Data may be lost.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Transaction still in development. Data may be lost.

What causes this issue?

This transaction is still under development but may be used for test
purposes. When you save the source after change or comparison
operations, data loss is possible.

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?

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 EDCMP009 - Transaction still in development. Data may be lost. ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP009 ("Transaction still in development. Data may be lost.") typically occurs when a transaction is in a state that is not fully completed or finalized. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the development of a custom transaction or when changes are being made to a transaction that has not yet been activated or released.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Development: The transaction is still in a development phase and has not been fully tested or finalized.
  Transport Issues: The transaction may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the transaction that prevent it from being completed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set, leading to the transaction being in a development state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete Development: Ensure that the transaction is fully developed and tested. If you are a developer, finalize the changes and activate the transaction.
  Check Transport Requests: If the transaction is supposed to be in production, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary changes have been transported correctly.
  Release Locks: If there are locks on the transaction, you may need to release them. This can be done using transaction codes like SM12 (to check and delete locks).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the transaction to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction for any additional steps or considerations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the transaction further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or error message for any known issues or patches.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for SAP development to avoid similar issues in the future, including proper testing and documentation of changes.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error, you can resolve the issue and ensure that the transaction is in a stable and usable state.