Program unit with an "*" beside it

Hi
I have a form (6i) with some program units.
All of them are listed with a plus sign ([+]) in the object navigator, except one that has no plus sign, and has an "*" beside its name.
If I execute the compile all command, the "*" disappears and the [+] appears. But even if I save the form, when I open it again the same thing happens.
Some could explain me why this behaviour? Something related to a dependency to another object?
Thanks

Correct, there must be a dependancy somewhere. The * indicates that the PU is uncompiled for some reason.
If this happens whenever you open the form then it's probabaly because of some circular dependancy

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