How To Fix 5A669 - Object has been changed but not saved

5A669 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Object has been changed but not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A669 - Object has been changed but not saved ?

  The SAP error message "5A669: Object has been changed but not saved" typically occurs when you are trying to save an object (like a document, configuration, or transaction) in SAP, but the system detects that the object has been modified since it was last loaded or opened. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: Another user or process has modified the object after you loaded it but before you attempted to save it.
  Session Timeout: Your session may have timed out, and the object was updated in the meantime.
  Data Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from saving your changes.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Object: Reload the object to get the latest version from the database. You can do this by navigating away from