How To Fix S7320 - The generated form of program & is more recent than the performance file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 320

• Message text: The generated form of program & is more recent than the performance file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7320 - The generated form of program & is more recent than the performance file ?

  The SAP error message S7320 indicates that there is a mismatch between the generated form of a program and the performance file associated with it. This typically occurs when the program has been modified or regenerated, but the performance file (which contains performance-related data for the program) has not been updated accordingly.
  Cause:
  
  Program Changes: The program has been changed or recompiled, leading to a newer version of the generated form.
  Outdated Performance File: The performance file has not been updated to reflect the changes made to the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the performance file may not have been transported or updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S7320 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Regenerate the Performance File:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 or SE80.
  Enter the name of the program that is causing the error.
  Select the program and choose the option to "Activate" or "Generate" the program again. This should regenerate the performance file.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the program was transported, ensure that the performance file was also included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport the performance file separately.
  
  
  
  Clear Buffer:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the buffer can help. You can do this by using transaction code SE38 and executing the program RSBCS_REBUILD to rebuild the buffer.
  
  
  
  Check for Syntax Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no syntax errors in the program that could prevent it from being activated properly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Performance Files: These files are used by the SAP system to optimize the execution of programs. They contain performance-related data that helps the system run programs more efficiently.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S7320 error and ensure that your program and performance file are in sync.