How To Fix W3_TOOL114 - Template edited outside SAP System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Template edited outside SAP System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL114 - Template edited outside SAP System ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_TOOL114 - Template edited outside SAP System
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a Web Dynpro or BSP (Business Server Page) template has been modified outside the SAP system, for example, directly in the file system or via an external editor. SAP detects that the template content in the system does not match the expected version or format because it was changed externally rather than through SAP's own tools or transport mechanisms.
  Such external edits can lead to inconsistencies or issues during runtime or transport because SAP cannot track or manage these changes properly.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP Web Dynpro and BSP templates are usually stored and managed within the SAP repository.
  When a template is edited outside SAP (e.g., directly on the application server file system), SAP flags this as a potential risk or inconsistency.
  This message is a warning or error to prevent unpredictable behavior or transport errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Avoid external editing:
  
  Always use SAP development tools (SE80, BSP editor, Web Dynpro tools) to modify templates. Do not edit template files directly on the server.
  
  
  Restore the template from SAP repository:
  
  If the template was accidentally edited outside SAP, restore it to the last known good version from the SAP repository or transport request.
  
  
  Re-import or re-activate the template:  
  
  Open the template in the SAP development environment.
  Make a trivial change (e.g., add and remove a space) and save it to force SAP to update the internal version.
  Activate the template to synchronize the repository version with the runtime version.
  
  
  
  Check transport requests:
  
  Ensure that any changes are properly recorded in transport requests and moved through the system landscape via transports.
  
  
  If necessary, re-create the template:
  
  If the template is corrupted or inconsistent, consider re-creating it within SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in Web Dynpro ABAP and BSP development.
  SAP Note references (if available) can provide specific patches or instructions.
  Always maintain development discipline by using SAP tools and transports.
  Check OSS notes or SAP Community for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Template edited outside SAP system (e.g., directly on file system)
  
  
  Effect
  SAP detects inconsistency; may cause runtime or transport errors
  
  
  Solution
  Edit templates only via SAP tools; restore or re-activate templates inside SAP; avoid external edits
  
  
  Prevention
  Use SAP development environment and transport system for all changes
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the context (e.g., Web Dynpro, BSP, transaction used) and SAP system version.