How To Fix SY091 - Load format of program & was changed

SY091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Load format of program & was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY091 - Load format of program & was changed ?

  The SAP error message SY091 indicates that the load format of a program has changed. This typically occurs when there have been modifications to the program or when the program has been recompiled. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Changes: The program has been modified in a way that affects its load format. This can happen if the program is edited, or if there are changes in the underlying data structures or types.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects or dependencies, it can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the program in the database does not match the version in the ABAP runtime environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recompile the Program: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the program name and choose to activate or recompile