How To Fix EBR401 - Save current version first

EBR401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Save current version first

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EBR401 - Details

• The SAP error message EBR401: Save current version first typically occurs in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar modules where version control is important. This error indicates that you are trying to perform an action (like editing or deleting a version) without first saving the current version of the object you are working on.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to an object (like a document, material, or BOM) but have not saved those changes.
  Version Management: The system requires that the current version be saved before you can proceed with further actions, such as creating a new version or modifying existing data.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict actions until the current version is saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save the Current Version: 
  
  Before performing any other actions, ensure that you save the current version of the object you are working on. Look for a "Save" button or use the