How To Fix PEP018 - Data was not changed since it was saved last

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data was not changed since it was saved last

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP018 - Data was not changed since it was saved last ?

  The SAP error message PEP018, which states "Data was not changed since it was saved last," typically occurs in the context of the Project System (PS) module or when working with project-related data. This message indicates that the system has detected that no changes have been made to the data since the last save operation, and therefore, it does not allow you to save the data again.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to save data that has not been modified since the last save. This can happen if the user opens a record, views it, and then tries to save it without making any changes.
  System Logic: The SAP system is designed to prevent unnecessary database writes, which can lead to performance issues. Therefore, if it detects that the data is unchanged, it will not allow a save operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Make Changes: Ensure