How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL051 - Object not saved; save the object first

RMPS_GENERAL051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Object not saved; save the object first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL051 - Object not saved; save the object first ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL051 ("Object not saved; save the object first") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when you attempt to perform an action on an object that has not been saved in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or other project-related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The most common cause is that you have made changes to an object (like a project or WBS element) but have not saved those changes. The system requires that the object be saved before you can perform further actions on it.
  Session Timeout: If your session has timed out, any unsaved changes may be lost, leading to this error when you try to access or manipulate the object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, if you do not have the necessary authorizations to save the object, it may not be