How To Fix IFME_SERVICE400 - There is a draft version with unsaved changes created by you.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_SERVICE -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: There is a draft version with unsaved changes created by you.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_SERVICE400 - There is a draft version with unsaved changes created by you. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_SERVICE400 indicates that there is a draft version of a document or transaction that has unsaved changes made by the user. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to create or modify a document, but there is already an existing draft that has not been finalized or saved.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Draft: The user has previously created a draft version of the document but has not saved or submitted it.
  Session Timeout: The user may have left the draft open for an extended period, leading to a session timeout.
  Multiple Sessions: The user might have multiple sessions open, and changes made in one session are not reflected in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Locate the Draft: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document area in SAP where drafts are stored.
  Look for any drafts that are associated with your user ID.
  
  
  
  Review and Save Changes:
  
  Open the draft version and review the changes.
  If the draft is complete and ready, save or submit it to finalize the document.
  
  
  
  Delete or Discard Draft:
  
  If the draft is no longer needed, you can delete or discard it to clear the error.
  Ensure that you do not need any information from the draft before deleting it.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Sessions:
  
  Ensure that you are not logged into multiple sessions that might be causing conflicts.
  Close any unnecessary sessions and try again.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to locate the draft or resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Draft Management: Familiarize yourself with how drafts are managed in your specific SAP module, as the process may vary.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle drafts effectively to avoid similar issues in the future.
  System Configuration: Check if there are any specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that affect draft handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IFME_SERVICE400 error and continue with your work in SAP.