How To Fix 5A861 - When exiting attendee editing; press F11 again

5A861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 861

• Message text: When exiting attendee editing; press F11 again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A861 - When exiting attendee editing; press F11 again ?

  The SAP error message 5A861, which states "When exiting attendee editing; press F11 again," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve managing attendee lists or similar functionalities, such as in event management or training administration.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the system is expecting a confirmation action from the user when they attempt to exit the attendee editing mode. The F11 key is often used in SAP to confirm or finalize an action. The message suggests that the user needs to press F11 again to complete the exit process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Press F11: When you see the error message, simply press the F11 key on your keyboard. This should allow you to exit the attendee editing mode successfully.
  
  
  Check for Unsaved Changes: Ensure that you have saved any changes made to the attendee list before attempting to exit. If there are unsaved changes, the system