How To Fix CA286 - Select "Save", "Exit" to return from change function to selection list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA - CIM messages: ABAP reporting

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Select "Save", "Exit" to return from change function to selection list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA286 - Select "Save", "Exit" to return from change function to selection list ?

  The SAP error message CA286, which states "Select 'Save', 'Exit' to return from change function to selection list," typically occurs when a user is trying to navigate away from a transaction or screen in SAP without saving their changes. This message is a prompt indicating that the system requires the user to either save their changes or exit the current function before they can return to the selection list or previous screen.
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The most common cause of this error is that the user has made changes in a transaction (like creating or modifying records) but has not saved those changes.
  Navigation Attempt: The user is attempting to navigate back to a previous screen or selection list without completing the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Save Changes: If you want to keep the changes you made, click on the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) to save your changes. After saving, you should be able to navigate back to the selection list without any issues.
  
  
  Exit Without Saving: If you do not want to keep the changes, you can click on the "Exit" button (often represented by an arrow pointing left or a back button). This will prompt you to confirm if you want to discard the changes. Confirming this will allow you to return to the selection list.
  
  
  Cancel Changes: If you are in a situation where you want to cancel the changes, you can also use the "Cancel" option if available, which will discard any unsaved changes and return you to the previous screen.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where data entry or modification is involved, such as creating or editing master data, sales orders, purchase orders, etc.
  User Training: It is beneficial for users to be trained on how to properly navigate SAP transactions, including how to save or exit transactions to avoid encountering this error.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, users can refer to SAP Help documentation or user manuals specific to the transaction they are working on.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the CA286 error and continue working in SAP without further issues.