How To Fix BMEN800 - Editor: text save error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BMEN - Message Class for Area Menu Maintenance

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Editor: text save error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BMEN800 - Editor: text save error ?

  The SAP error message BMEN800, which indicates a "text save error" in the editor, typically occurs when there is an issue saving text in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with long texts, documentation, or other text fields in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save changes to the text.
  Technical Issues: There may be a temporary technical issue with the SAP system, such as a database lock or a problem with the application server.
  Data Consistency: The text being saved may contain invalid characters or exceed the allowed length.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent text from being saved correctly.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server can lead to save errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit and save text in the relevant SAP module.
  Retry Saving: Sometimes, simply retrying the save operation after a short period can resolve temporary issues.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the save operation.
  Review Text Content: Ensure that the text being saved does not contain any invalid characters and adheres to the length restrictions.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working in, as the context of the error may vary.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, providing specific details about the context in which the error occurs can help in diagnosing the problem more effectively.