How To Fix SY306 - Program & does not match the active load

SY306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Program & does not match the active load

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SY306 - Details

• The SAP error message SY306 indicates that there is a mismatch between the program and its active load in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the program has been modified or updated, but the changes have not been activated or the active version of the program is not in sync with the source code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Modification: The program has been changed in the development environment but not activated in the production environment.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have been successful or the active version in the target system is outdated.
  Version Conflicts: There may be multiple versions of the program, and the system is trying to execute an outdated version.
  Buffer Issues: Sometimes, the program buffer may not be updated correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate the Program: If you have made changes to the program, ensure that you