How To Fix P0562 - The maintenance session should not be changed! Data may be lost!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 562

• Message text: The maintenance session should not be changed! Data may be lost!

What causes this issue?

An interm version has been created during table maintenance, in other
words, it has been saved without checking. For technical reasons, not
all data - incorrectly - generated in table maintenance can be
represented in the maintenance tree. As a result, data may be lost.

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?

In Table Maintenance, save your feature (with check). You can then
continue to maintain the tree.
You can also maintain the tree immediately, however, you must then
check the feature.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0562 - The maintenance session should not be changed! Data may be lost! ?

  The SAP error message P0562 ("The maintenance session should not be changed! Data may be lost!") typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a maintenance session that is currently being processed or has already been opened. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to change the data in a session that is still active or when there are conflicts with other users accessing the same session.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users trying to access or modify the same maintenance session simultaneously.
  Session Lock: The session is locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Session State: The session is in a state that does not allow modifications (e.g., it is already being processed).
  Technical Issues: System glitches or bugs that may cause the session to be in an unexpected state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Session Status: Ensure that the maintenance session is not currently being processed by another user. You can check the session status in the transaction code SM12 (for lock entries) to see if there are any locks on the session.
  
  
  End Other Sessions: If you find that another user is accessing the session, coordinate with them to either complete their work or end their session if appropriate.
  
  
  Refresh the Session: Sometimes, simply refreshing the session or logging out and back in can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code to access the maintenance session, ensure that you are using the correct one and that it is not in a state that prevents changes.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further. They can check for any underlying system issues or bugs.
  
  
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) that may be involved in the maintenance session.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the maintenance session.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected behavior of maintenance sessions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message P0562 effectively.