How To Fix W3_TOOL120 - Compare for object &1 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Compare for object &1 is not possible

What causes this issue?

The adjustment is possible only for text-type MIME objects.
Text-type objects are objects with certain enhancements. The respective
enhancements can be found in the table IACMTXTEND.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL120 - Compare for object &1 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message:
  W3_TOOL120: Compare for object &1 is not possible
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform a comparison (e.g., using the Transport Organizer or Change and Transport System tools) on an object that cannot be compared. This typically happens because:
  
  The object type does not support comparison.
  The object is not under version management or does not have multiple versions to compare.
  The object is a system-generated or temporary object that is excluded from comparison.
  The object is locked or in a state that prevents comparison.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Verify if the object type supports comparison. Some objects (like certain customizing objects or system-generated objects) do not have version management and cannot be compared.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Ensure the object is not locked or corrupted.
  Confirm that the object has multiple versions or changes to compare.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Tools:
  
  If the standard compare function is not available, try to manually check differences by reviewing the object attributes or source code.
  For development objects, use the ABAP Workbench (SE80) or version management tools to check changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Organizer Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the transport organizer or CTS settings might restrict comparison for certain objects. Review the configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to W3_TOOL120 for any known issues or patches.
  If the problem persists and comparison is critical, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80 (Object Navigator) — for development object management.
  SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) — for transport and comparison operations.
  SE09 / SE10 — Transport Organizer.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  Objects under version management can be compared using the standard SAP tools.
  Not all object types are under version management.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for details on transport and version management.
  Check SAP Notes for updates on W3_TOOL120.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific object type or context where this error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.