How To Fix COM_CLEAR036 - API: Changes could not be saved

COM_CLEAR036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CLEAR - Clearing Tool

• Message number: 036

• Message text: API: Changes could not be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CLEAR036 - API: Changes could not be saved ?

  The SAP error message COM_CLEAR036, which states "API: Changes could not be saved," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with saving changes made through an API call. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Validation Errors: The data being sent to the API may not meet the required validation rules. This could include missing mandatory fields, incorrect data formats, or values that do not conform to business logic.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system account making the API call may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation. This can lead to a failure in saving changes.
  
  
  Locking Issues: If the data being modified is locked by another process or user, the API call may fail to save changes.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems, system