How To Fix RFAC_ADT003 - Object &1 was changed since the refactoring started.

RFAC_ADT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_ADT - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object &1 was changed since the refactoring started.

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RFAC_ADT003 - Details

• The SAP error message RFAC_ADT003, which states "Object &1 was changed since the refactoring started," typically occurs in the context of the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) when you are trying to refactor an object (like a program, function module, or class) that has been modified by another user or process while you were working on it. This can lead to inconsistencies and conflicts, as the refactoring process relies on the original state of the object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: Another user or process has made changes to the object you are trying to refactor after you started the refactoring process.
  Version Control: If you are using a version control system, the object may have been updated in the repository.
  Locking Mechanism: The object may have been unlocked or modified in a way that the system detects a change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Object: Before proceeding with the refactoring, refresh the object to get the latest version. You can