How To Fix SV444 - Modify the compare flag if a dynpro is changed.


SV444 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 444

  • Message text: Modify the compare flag if a dynpro is changed.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to change screen &V2& for dialog &V1&. If you add or delete
    modules in the screen flow logic, or change the module program logic,
    you may affect the compare procedure behaviour.

    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 have made a change, check whether the compare flag for the
    dialog &V1& is still valid. Otherwise set the correct value.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SV444 - Details

  • The SAP error message SV444 ("Modify the compare flag if a dynpro is changed") typically occurs when there are changes made to a screen (dynpro) in an SAP program, but the corresponding comparison flag has not been updated. This can happen during the development process when modifications are made to the layout or logic of a screen.
    
    Cause: Screen Changes: The error is triggered when a screen (dynpro) is modified, such as adding or removing fields, changing field properties, or altering the layout. Comparison Flag: SAP uses a comparison flag to determine if the current version of the screen matches the version stored in the database. If changes are made without updating this flag, the system raises the error.
    Solution: To resolve the SV444 error, follow these steps: Access the Screen: Go to the screen in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE41). Modify the Compare Flag: Open the screen in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80). Make sure to

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