How To Fix CPWB801 - You have to save your worklist before you can unlock

CPWB801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: You have to save your worklist before you can unlock

What causes this issue?

You want to unlock objects in your worklist. However, to do this, it is
necessary to save your worklist prior to unlocking.

System Response

The objects were not unlocked.

How to fix this error?

Save your worklist. You can now unlock any objects in your worklist.
If you want to unlock the objects without saving the worklist you have
to leave the Engineering Workbench. In this case all changes you have
made since you last saved are not written to the database, and are thus
lost.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CPWB801 - Details

• The SAP error message CPWB801, which states "You have to save your worklist before you can unlock," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to unlock a worklist or a task that has not been saved. This error is common in transaction codes related to worklists, such as those used in SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires that any changes made to the worklist must be saved before you can perform an unlock operation. This is a safeguard to ensure that no unsaved changes are lost when unlocking the worklist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save Your Worklist: Before attempting to unlock the worklist, ensure that you save any changes you have made. Look for a "Save" button or use the keyboard shortcut (usually Ctrl + S) to save your work.
  
  
  Check for Unsaved Changes: