SAP Note 37900 - DS138: "Changes prohibited by user"

Component : Workbench Utilities - ABAP Editor

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/37900 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
When attempting to modify the source code of a program in SAP, the error messages "DS138 Changes prohibited by user &" or "EU522 Changes to & are forbidden by &" can appear due to an editor lock attribute set on the program. To rectify this, access the ABAP/4 Workbench (Transaction SE38) and remove the lock attribute. Ensure to save changes. This task must be performed by the specific user mentioned in the error message. For programs incorrectly shipped with an active editor lock, create a respective user. Additionally, the sample program ZEDILOCK can delete the lock but must be used cautiously and deleted post usage.

Key words :
additional key words ds138, error message ds138 ', error message eu522 ', editor lock belongs, error message, editor lock, source code, program solution, abap/4 workbench, transaction se38

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