How To Fix RSDMDM012 - Data has not been changed and has therefore not been saved either

RSDMDM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMDM - RSDMDM

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data has not been changed and has therefore not been saved either

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RSDMDM012 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMDM012, which states "Data has not been changed and has therefore not been saved either," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data management within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This message indicates that the system detected no changes to the data that would warrant a save operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user attempted to save data or changes in a data model, but no actual modifications were made to the data. This can happen if the user opens a data model, views it, and then tries to save without making any changes.
  
  
  Data Validation: Sometimes, the system may perform validation checks that confirm that the data remains unchanged, leading to this message.
  
  
  User Interface Behavior: In some cases, the user interface may not reflect changes due to caching or other UI-related issues.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Changes: Ensure