How To Fix ECLVIEWER005 - Unsaved layers exist, but no selection list available

ECLVIEWER005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECLVIEWER - Message Class for ECL Viewer (EAI Wrapper)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unsaved layers exist, but no selection list available

What causes this issue?

The system recognized that unsaved layers may be lost when you called
an action of the Viewer. A dialog box should be available in which you
can choose whether you want to save specific, all or no layers.
The system was unable to generate this dialog box.

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?

Use the layer menu to manually access any layers changed, go to the
redlining mode and save all layers manually there.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECLVIEWER005 - Unsaved layers exist, but no selection list available ?

  The SAP error message ECLVIEWER005 indicates that there are unsaved layers in the context of the SAP Environment, but there is no selection list available to manage or save those layers. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve graphical or spatial data, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The error arises when there are changes made to layers (like visualizations, charts, or maps) that have not been saved.
  No Selection List: The system expects a selection list to manage these unsaved layers, but it is not available, which prevents the user from saving or discarding the changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Unsaved Changes: Review the application to see if there are any unsaved changes. If there are, try to save them.
  Create a Selection List: If the application allows, create a selection list that includes the unsaved layers. This may involve selecting the layers or visualizations you