How To Fix SB318 - Initial source code not identical, changes can be copied

SB318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Initial source code not 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&). Although the
initial ABAP source code in the source system &V2& is different from
the initial ABAP source code in the local system &V1&, you can still
add the delta.
However, in certain cases it may make no sense to add the delta in the
local system &V1&. This cannot be determined automatically.
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 made to this object, select the object.
Check the results after the changes have been copied.

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 SB318 - Initial source code not identical, changes can be copied ?

  The SAP error message SB318, which states "Initial source code not identical, changes can be copied," typically occurs during the transport of objects in SAP, particularly when there are discrepancies between the source code in the transport request and the current version in the target system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Source Code Changes: The source code of the object in the target system has been modified after the transport request was created. This means that the version of the object in the target system is different from the version that was captured in the transport request.
  Multiple Changes: If multiple developers are working on the same object, and one developer has made changes that are not included in the transport request, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not have been properly released or may have been modified after it was created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the object in the