How To Fix GF008 - Global object not yet saved; save first

GF008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GF - Global fields message

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Global object not yet saved; save first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GF008 - Global object not yet saved; save first ?

  The SAP error message GF008 ("Global object not yet saved; save first") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on a global object (like a table, view, or other repository object) that has not yet been saved in the system. This is common in the context of ABAP development or when working with certain configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to a global object (like a program, function module, or class) but have not saved those changes.
  Session State: The system is trying to access an object that is in a temporary state and has not been committed to the database.
  Transport Request: If you are working in a transport request, the object may need to be saved to the request before it can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save the Object: 
  
  Go to the object you are working on (e.g., a program, function module, or class).
  Click on the "Save"