How To Fix TPDAPI024 - Breakpoints cannot be set in inactive source code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDAPI - Debugger API

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Breakpoints cannot be set in inactive source code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDAPI024 - Breakpoints cannot be set in inactive source code ?

  The SAP error message TPDAPI024: Breakpoints cannot be set in inactive source code typically occurs when you attempt to set a breakpoint in an ABAP program or function module that is not active. In SAP, only active code can be executed, and breakpoints can only be set in active code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Code: The most common cause of this error is that the ABAP program or function module you are trying to debug is not active. This can happen if the code has been modified but not yet activated.
  Transport Requests: If the code is part of a transport request that has not been released or imported into the system, it may remain inactive.
  Development Environment: You might be working in a development environment where the code is still being developed and has not been activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Code:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Open the program or function module that you want