How To Fix ENHANCEMENT236 - Changes to transported Business Add-In definitions are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Changes to transported Business Add-In definitions are incompatible

What causes this issue?

This business add-in definition has already been transported.
Subsequent changes could invalidate existing business add-in
implementations.

System Response

The runtime behaviour is no longer predictable. Syntax errors or short
dumps may occur.

How to fix this error?

If possible, do not make these changes. Alternatively, create a new
business add-in definition incorporating the changes and use it, along
with the existing definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT236 - Changes to transported Business Add-In definitions are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message "ENHANCEMENT236 Changes to transported Business Add-In definitions are incompatible" typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or incompatibilities in the Business Add-In (BAdI) definitions that have been transported from one system to another. This can happen during the transport of BAdI implementations or definitions, especially if there have been changes made to the BAdI in the target system that conflict with the transported definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Changes: The BAdI definition in the target system has been modified after the last transport, leading to incompatibility with the transported version.
  Multiple Implementations: There may be multiple implementations of the same BAdI in the target system, and the transported implementation may not align with the existing ones.
  Versioning Issues: The version of the BAdI in the source system may differ from that in the target system, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Order Issues: The transport order may not have been followed correctly, leading to missing dependencies or related objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BAdI Definitions: Review the BAdI definitions in both the source and target systems to identify any discrepancies. Ensure that the definitions match.
  Adjust Implementations: If there are existing implementations in the target system, consider adjusting or deactivating them to allow the transport to succeed.
  Re-transport: If possible, re-transport the BAdI definitions after ensuring that the target system is in a compatible state.
  Use Transaction SE18/SE19: Use transaction SE18 (BAdI Definition) and SE19 (BAdI Implementation) to check the status of the BAdIs and their implementations. You can also activate or deactivate implementations as needed.
  Consult Transport Logs: Review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context on the incompatibility.
  Version Management: Ensure that the version of the BAdI in the source system is compatible with the version in the target system. If necessary, update the target system to match the source.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Business Add-Ins for detailed information on how they work and best practices for managing them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific BAdI you are working with.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's transport management system to ensure that transports are handled correctly and dependencies are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your BAdI implementations are compatible across systems.