How To Fix SEDD_SQSC020 - Please use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEDD_SQSC - Messages for SQL Scripts

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Please use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEDD_SQSC020 - Please use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse ?

  The SAP error message SEDD_SQSC020 indicates that you are trying to perform an action that requires the use of the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, rather than the traditional SAP GUI. This error typically arises when you are attempting to access or modify certain ABAP development objects that are not supported in the SAP GUI environment.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the functionality you are trying to use is only available in the ABAP Development Tools for Eclipse. This can happen when:
  
  You are trying to work with new features or tools that are only integrated into ADT.
  You are using an outdated version of the SAP GUI that does not support the required functionality.
  You are attempting to access specific development objects or features that have been migrated to the Eclipse environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should switch to using the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Install Eclipse: If you haven't already, download and install the Eclipse IDE. You can get it from the official Eclipse website.
  
  
  Install ABAP Development Tools:
  
  Open Eclipse.
  Go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace.
  Search for "ABAP Development Tools" and install it.
  
  
  
  Connect to SAP System:
  
  After installing ADT, you need to connect to your SAP system.
  Go to Window > Perspective > Open Perspective > Other... and select ABAP.
  In the ABAP perspective, you can create a new ABAP project by right-clicking in the Project Explorer and selecting New > ABAP Project.
  Enter your SAP system connection details.
  
  
  
  Perform Your Task: Once you are connected to the SAP system through ADT, you should be able to perform the actions that were previously causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ABAP Development Tools for detailed instructions and features available in ADT.
  System Requirements: Ensure that your Eclipse version is compatible with the version of the ABAP Development Tools you are installing.
  Training: Consider taking training courses on ADT if you are new to it, as it has a different interface and workflow compared to the traditional SAP GUI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEDD_SQSC020 error and effectively use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse for your development tasks.