How To Fix MQ142 - Deactivation of program &1 not reversible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Deactivation of program &1 not reversible

What causes this issue?

Program &v1& was marked with asterisks. An overflow occurred during
this process and the corresponding source code was lost.

System Response

Program &v1& cannot be fully returned to its original form by removing
the comment character "*".

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ142 - Deactivation of program &1 not reversible ?

  The SAP error message MQ142 "Deactivation of program &1 not reversible" typically occurs when there is an attempt to reactivate a program that has been deactivated in the SAP system. This message indicates that the deactivation process for the specified program cannot be undone, which can happen for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Deactivation: The program has been deactivated in the system, and the deactivation process is irreversible. This can happen if the program was intentionally deactivated by a user or as part of a system maintenance process.
  Transport Issues: If the program was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted, it may lead to this error.
  Development Environment: In some cases, this error can occur in a development environment where the program was deactivated and not properly managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Status: Verify the status of the program in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the