How To Fix EDCMP421 - No previous modification available

EDCMP421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No previous modification available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDCMP421 - No previous modification available ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP421: No previous modification available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment for Data Management, particularly when dealing with data changes or modifications in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a previous version or modification of the data that you are trying to access or revert to.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Previous Changes: The most common cause is that there have been no previous modifications made to the data object you are trying to access. This can happen if the object is new or if it has not been modified since its creation.
  Data Locking: If the data is currently locked by another user or process, it may prevent access to previous versions.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data management system that prevent it from tracking changes properly.
  Data Deletion: If previous versions of the data have been deleted or purged,