How To Fix SB314 - Initial source code identical, changes can be copied

SB314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Initial source code identical, changes can be copied

What causes this issue?

When the system copies changes, it calculates the differences between
the initial ABAP source code and the final ABAP source code in the
source system (here &V2&). The system then attempts to add this delta
to the initial source code in the local system (&V1&). If the initial
source code is the same, as it is in this case, the addition of the
delta in the local system (&V1&) results in the same final ABAP source
code as in the source system (here &V2&).
See also <DS:TX.BCWB_DELTA_TRANSFER_INFO>Technical details on copying
changes</>.

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?

If you want to copy the changes, select the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB314 - Initial source code identical, changes can be copied ?

  The SAP error message SB314 ("Initial source code identical, changes can be copied") typically occurs in the context of ABAP development when you are trying to copy or transport changes from one object to another, and the system detects that the source code of the object you are trying to copy from is identical to the target object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with function modules, programs, or classes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Source Code: The primary cause of this error is that the source code of the object you are trying to copy is the same as the target object. This means that there are no changes to be copied.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to transport changes and the system finds that the objects are already in sync, it will raise this message.
  Version Control: If you are using version control or have multiple developers