How To Fix KZ004 - No data was changed

KZ004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No data was changed

What causes this issue?

The master data was not changed and therefore does not need to be
saved.

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.

KZ004 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ004 ("No data was changed") typically occurs when you attempt to save changes in a transaction, but the system detects that no actual changes were made to the data. This can happen in various contexts, such as when updating records in a database or during data entry in SAP modules like Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Causes of KZ004 Error
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that the user did not make any changes to the data before attempting to save.
  Data Already Matches: The data being entered or modified is already the same as what is currently stored in the system.
  Validation Rules: Certain validation rules or checks may prevent changes from being recognized, leading to the error.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, which can lead to confusion about whether changes were made.
  Technical Issues: There may