How To Fix EDCMP101 - Active program & could not be changed

EDCMP101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Active program & could not be changed

What causes this issue?

You tried to change an active version. However, this program still has
an inactive version, and only this may be changed.

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?

Set the switch to 'Inactive' or 'Default'.

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 EDCMP101 - Active program & could not be changed ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP101 typically indicates that an active program cannot be changed. This error occurs when you attempt to modify an ABAP program that is currently active in the system. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Version: The program you are trying to change is currently active in the SAP system. Active programs cannot be modified directly.
  Transport Request: The program may be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has been released.
  Locking Mechanism: The program might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Deactivate the Program:
  
  You can deactivate the program by using transaction code SE80 or SE38. Find the program, and choose the option to deactivate it. After deactivation, you can make your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version:
  
  If you need to make changes, consider creating a new version of the program. You can do this by copying the existing