How To Fix F4890 - Save the rules first

F4890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Save the rules first

What causes this issue?

Before you specify accounts or posting keys, it is necessary to save
the rules.

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 F4890 - Save the rules first ?

  The SAP error message F4890 ("Save the rules first") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when working with rules in the context of payment processing or configuration of payment methods. This error indicates that there are unsaved changes to the rules or configurations that need to be saved before proceeding with further actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to the payment rules or configurations but have not saved them.
  Incomplete Configuration: The system requires that all changes be saved before you can execute or test the payment process.
  Session Timeout: If you have been inactive for a while, your session may have timed out, leading to unsaved changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  Go back to the configuration screen where you made changes to the rules.
  Look for a "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) and click it to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  After saving, check for