How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON201 - Record is saved as a draft; complete the draft before continuing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Record is saved as a draft; complete the draft before continuing

What causes this issue?

The incident that you chose has not been reported yet or is still a
draft. You can only open an incident once the initial report has been
submitted in the system.

System Response

The system cannot open the incident with the specified ID.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON201 - Record is saved as a draft; complete the draft before continuing ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON201 indicates that a record you are trying to work with has been saved as a draft. This typically occurs in applications where data entry is required, and the system prevents further actions until the draft is completed and saved properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Draft Status: The record is in a draft state, meaning that it has not been fully completed or submitted. This can happen if required fields are missing or if the user has not finalized the entry.
  Incomplete Data: Certain mandatory fields may not have been filled out, or the data entered does not meet the validation criteria set by the system.
  Session Timeout: If the user has been inactive for a period, the session may time out, leading to the record being saved as a draft.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete the Draft:
  
  Navigate to the draft record. You can usually find drafts in a specific section of the application, often labeled as "Drafts"