How To Fix ECM004 - Save data first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Save data first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM004 - Save data first ?

  The SAP error message ECM004 "Save data first" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to perform an action that requires saved data, but the data has not yet been saved. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in transaction processing where data entry is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Data: The most common cause of this error is that the user has made changes or entered data in a transaction but has not saved it before trying to execute another action (like navigating away, executing a report, or performing a different transaction).
  Session Management: Sometimes, if a user has multiple sessions open, they might be trying to execute a command in one session while having unsaved changes in another.
  Validation Issues: If there are validation checks that prevent saving, the user may be unable to save the data, leading to this error when trying to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the