How To Fix PO188 - Action data was written to the temporary buffer

PO188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Action data was written to the temporary buffer

What causes this issue?

The editor was left with 'Save', but the changes made were only stored
temporarily.
This allows you to undo the changes using the functions 'Copy action'
or 'Copy format' before you save your data permanently. These functions
are available after you leave the editor or in the action overview.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO188 - Details

• The SAP error message PO188, which states "Action data was written to the temporary buffer," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with processing certain actions related to purchase orders or other transactional data. This message indicates that the system has encountered a situation where it cannot immediately process the action and has instead stored the data in a temporary buffer for later processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Temporary Buffering: The system may be unable to process the action immediately due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System performance issues or high load.
  Missing or incorrect data in the transaction.
  Configuration issues in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD).
  Locking issues where another process is currently using the data.
  
  
  
  Background Processing: The action may require background processing, and the system has queued the action for later execution.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action immediately.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: If