How To Fix SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG653 - ID in the body exists in registry. Cannot modify repository.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: ID in the body exists in registry. Cannot modify repository.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG653 - ID in the body exists in registry. Cannot modify repository. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG653 indicates that there is an issue with the version control system (VCS) in the context of the ABAP development environment. Specifically, the message states that the body of a certain object exists in the registry, and as a result, the repository cannot be modified.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to modify is locked in the version control system. This can happen if another user is currently editing the object or if the object is checked out in a different context.
  Version Control Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the version control settings or the repository itself, leading to conflicts when trying to modify the object.
  Registry Issues: The registry may have stale or corrupted entries that are causing the system to believe that the object is still in use or locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you