How To Fix IP444 - Caution: Possible deletion of data entered when selecting

IP444 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Caution: Possible deletion of data entered when selecting

What causes this issue?

During the processing of the <DS:GLOS.maintenance_item>maintenance
item</>, you decided to select an existing maintenance item.

System Response

The system branches into the selection screen for maintenance items and
deletes the data which you may have already entered in the current
screen for the item.

How to fix this error?

The system continues processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP444 - Caution: Possible deletion of data entered when selecting ?

  The SAP error message IP444, which states "Caution: Possible deletion of data entered when selecting," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Production Planning (PP) modules. This message is a warning rather than an error, indicating that the action you are about to take may lead to the loss of data that has been entered in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The warning is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (like selecting a different option or navigating away) that could potentially overwrite or delete data that you have already entered in the current session. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Changing selection criteria in a report or transaction.
  Navigating away from a screen without saving changes.
  Switching between different views or tabs that do not retain the entered data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address this warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Your Data: Before proceeding with any action that triggers the warning,