Switching between Inactive and Active Versions of a Source-based Object

You can toggle between the inactive and active version of any source-based objects such as classes, function modules, or ABAP programs. This functionality enables you to read the inactive version that is saved by another user and not available in your working area.

Prerequisites

You have made changes in the source code and saved them.

This functionality is provided in SAP NetWeaver 7.4 SP08 and higher as well as in 7.31 SP14 and higher.

Procedure

  1. In the source code editor, open the corresponding development object.
  2. In the context menu, choose Switch to active/inactive version or select Start of the navigation pathEdit Next navigation step Switch to active/inactive versionEnd of the navigation path from the menu.
  3. [Optional:] Repeat step 2 to switch back to the opposite version.

Results

In the source code editor, the inactive or active version of a development object is displayed.

Note

In the tab of the current source code editor, the status of a development object is indicated by a decorator. Inactive development objects are highlighted with a .

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