How To Fix GB073 - Generation successful, but you must call up the function again

GB073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Generation successful, but you must call up the function again

What causes this issue?

A validation/substitution/rule is active but could not be carried out
because the accompanying generated program was missing or out of date.

System Response

The required program was generated, but the loaded version is no longer
current.

How to fix this error?

Restart the posting transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB073 - Generation successful, but you must call up the function again ?

  The SAP error message GB073 ("Generation successful, but you must call up the function again") typically occurs in the context of ABAP program generation or when working with function modules. This message indicates that the generation of a program or function module was successful, but the system requires that the function be called again to reflect the changes made during the generation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes Made: The function module or program was modified, and the changes were successfully generated, but the system needs to re-evaluate the function call to incorporate the new changes.
  Buffer Issues: Sometimes, the system may not immediately recognize the changes due to buffering or caching mechanisms.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects that need to be refreshed or re-evaluated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-execute the Function: Simply call the function module or program again. This is often the most straightforward solution.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are also up to date