How To Fix TPDA108 - The breakpoint could not yet be set securely

TPDA108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The breakpoint could not yet be set securely

What causes this issue?

You tried to set a breakpoint in a program that has yet to be loaded.
Therefore, the system could not verify whether your specifications
are correct and the breakpoint can be set at the relevant point.
Once the program is loaded, the system will try to set the breakpoint at
the specified point.
If an error occurs, a corresponding message will be displayed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA108 - The breakpoint could not yet be set securely ?

  The SAP error message TPDA108: The breakpoint could not yet be set securely typically occurs in the context of debugging ABAP programs. This message indicates that the debugger is unable to set a breakpoint in the specified program or function module due to security restrictions or other issues.
  Causes:
  
  Security Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints in the program. This is often the case in production environments where debugging is restricted.
  Program Status: The program might be in a state that does not allow breakpoints to be set, such as being in a released state or not being in the correct transport layer.
  Debugging Mode: The debugger may not be properly initialized or may not be in the correct mode to accept breakpoints.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the program is part of a transport request that has not been released or imported correctly, it may prevent breakpoints from being