How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT017 - No data was changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No data was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT017 - No data was changed ?

  The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT017: No data was changed typically occurs when you attempt to save changes to a document or record in SAP, but the system detects that no actual changes were made to the data. This can happen in various contexts, such as when editing a document, a purchase order, or any other transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that the user did not make any changes to the fields that were intended to be modified.
  Unintentional Reversion: The user may have opened a document, viewed it, and then closed it without making any changes, or they may have reverted changes before saving.
  Data Validation: The system may have validation rules that prevent changes from being saved if they do not meet certain criteria.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes, leading to the system not allowing any modifications.
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