How To Fix ECM005 - Data has been saved

ECM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data has been saved

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM005 - Data has been saved ?

  The SAP error message ECM005 ("Data has been saved") typically indicates that the system has successfully saved the data you were working on, but it may also imply that there are issues related to the data entry or processing that need to be addressed. This message is often seen in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or other related applications.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data entered may not meet the required validation rules, even though it has been saved.
  Incomplete Data: Some mandatory fields may not have been filled out correctly, leading to warnings or errors in subsequent processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing unexpected behavior.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions, leading to confusion about the saved data.
  System Bugs or Glitches: Occasionally, there may be bugs in the SAP system