How To Fix P2890 - Records on list screen have not been saved


P2890 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

  • Message number: 890

  • Message text: Records on list screen have not been saved

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  • What causes this issue?

    You select a record in the single screen for editing. Unsaved
    changes are in the list entry screen.

    System Response

    If you want to change and save the selected record in the single screen,
    the unsaved changes in the list entry screen will be lost.

    How to fix this error?

    In order to prevent this, you should save the changed data in the
    list entry screen before selecting individual records. The changes
    are not lost from the list entry screen if you only want to display
    the selected record in the single screen.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2890 - Records on list screen have not been saved ?
    The SAP error message P2890, which states "Records on list screen have not been saved," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when there are unsaved changes on a list screen. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA, when users attempt to navigate away from a screen or perform an action without saving their changes.
    Causes:
    
    Unsaved Changes: The most common cause is that there are changes made to records on the list screen that have not been saved.
    Session Timeout: If the user session times out, any unsaved changes may trigger this error.
    Data Validation Errors: If there are validation errors in the data entered, the system may prevent saving.
    User Navigation: Attempting to navigate away from the list screen without saving changes.
    Technical Issues: Issues with the SAP system or database connectivity can also lead to this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Save Changes: Before navigating away from the list screen, ensure

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