How To Fix MC720 - Selection program & was changed manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Selection program & was changed manually

What causes this issue?

The selection program generated for a help view was changed manually.
The program was therefore not generated again during activation.

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?

Check whether the program still corresponds to the current view
definition.
If the manual change is no longer necessary, the comment line at the
start of the program must be removed.
The program is then generated again when the help view is activated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC720 - Selection program & was changed manually ?

  The SAP error message MC720 ("Selection program & was changed manually") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with reports or selection programs that have been modified manually. This error indicates that the selection program has been altered in a way that is not recognized by the system, which can lead to inconsistencies or unexpected behavior.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: The selection program has been modified directly in the ABAP code or through the SAP GUI, which can lead to discrepancies between the expected and actual behavior of the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary changes, it may lead to this error.
  Version Conflicts: There may be a version conflict if multiple users are working on the same selection program or if there are different versions of