How To Fix F5A073 - Settings only take effect after the transaction has been called up again

F5A073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Settings only take effect after the transaction has been called up again

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F5A073 - Details

• The SAP error message F5A073, which states "Settings only take effect after the transaction has been called up again," typically occurs when changes have been made to certain settings or configurations in the SAP system, but those changes will not take effect until the transaction is restarted. This is a common scenario in SAP when dealing with configuration changes that require a refresh of the session or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: You may have made changes to configuration settings in the system (e.g., in customizing transactions) that require the transaction to be restarted to apply the new settings.
  User Parameters: Changes to user-specific parameters or settings that affect how the transaction behaves.
  System Settings: Changes made by an administrator that affect the overall behavior of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Restart the Transaction: The simplest solution is to exit the current transaction and then re-enter it. This will allow the system to load the new settings.
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