How To Fix PPESTATUS138 - You cannot use this function until you have saved the data

PPESTATUS138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESTATUS - Messages: iPPE Status Management

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You cannot use this function until you have saved the data

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PPESTATUS138 - Details

• The SAP error message PPESTATUS138 ("You cannot use this function until you have saved the data") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action that requires the data to be saved first, but the data has not yet been saved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Data: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to execute a function (like running a report, executing a transaction, or navigating to another screen) without saving the changes made in the current session.
  Session State: The system may be in a state where it requires the current data to be saved before proceeding with further actions.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or roles may restrict certain actions until data is saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Data: The immediate solution is to save the data you are working on. Look