How To Fix SCPR_ATC012 - Used object is forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method

SCPR_ATC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR_ATC - Message class for ATC checks on BC sets

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Used object is forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method

What causes this issue?

A Before Export method gets only executed when a transport is released.
When you put the data in a BC Set, the Before Export method does not
run.
Before Export methods usually check or change table contents in the
system, for which the standard transport mechanism is inappropriate or
inadequate for this object.
In most cases, you cannot use the object in BC Sets, because the source
system can be in an "undefined" status after putting the data in the BC
Set and transporting or activating it (because the Before Export method
has not run).

System Response

BC set cannot be activated

How to fix this error?

Correct the BC set in the original system by choosing a different
customizing object without Before Export method.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 SCPR_ATC012 - Used object is forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method ?

  The SAP error message SCPR_ATC012 indicates that a used object is forbidden due to the presence of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP development, particularly when working with transport requests or when trying to activate or modify certain objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use an object (like a class, function module, or other ABAP objects) that has a BEFORE EXPORT method defined. The BEFORE EXPORT method is a special method that is executed before the object is exported to a transport request. If this method is present, it may impose restrictions on how the object can be used or modified, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object: Identify the object that is causing the error. You can do this by looking at the details of the error message or