How To Fix EDCMP423 - Deleted blocks cannot be applied

EDCMP423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Deleted blocks cannot be applied

What causes this issue?

Deleted blocks cannot be copied from the right-hand side using the
modification operation "Copy to Buffer".

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?

On the left-hand side, select the block to be deleted and execute the
modification operation "Delete Line Area".

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 EDCMP423 - Deleted blocks cannot be applied ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP423, which states "Deleted blocks cannot be applied," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data compression or archiving processes. This error indicates that there are attempts to apply changes or updates to data blocks that have already been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to apply changes to data blocks that have already been deleted or marked as deleted in the database.
  Inconsistent Data State: There may be inconsistencies in the data state, where the system expects certain blocks to be available, but they have been removed.
  Process Interruption: An interruption in a data processing job (like a batch job) could lead to this error if the job tries to access deleted data blocks.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the data management settings or processes can lead to