How To Fix DS122 - Attributes have not been changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Attributes have not been changed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to save the program attributes. Since no changes have
been made, saving is superfluous.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS122 - Attributes have not been changed ?

  The SAP error message DS122, which states "Attributes have not been changed," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data maintenance in SAP systems, particularly when working with master data or during data uploads. This message indicates that the system has detected that the attributes you are trying to change have not actually been modified, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that the attributes you are trying to update are already set to the values you are attempting to change them to.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using a data transfer method (like LSMW, BAPIs, or IDocs), the data being sent may not contain any changes compared to what is already in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, leading to the system not processing the request as expected.
  Incorrect Mapping: In data upload