How To Fix RU297 - Detail screen called too many times. Save your work and leave application

RU297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Detail screen called too many times. Save your work and leave application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU297 - Detail screen called too many times. Save your work and leave application ?

  The SAP error message RU297, which states "Detail screen called too many times. Save your work and leave application," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a detail screen in a transaction or program that has been called repeatedly in a loop or has exceeded the system's limit for screen calls. This can happen due to various reasons, including programming errors, configuration issues, or user actions.
  Causes:
  
  Looping in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code that calls a detail screen in a loop without proper exit conditions, it can lead to this error.
  Transaction Configuration: Certain transactions may have been configured incorrectly, leading to excessive calls to detail screens.
  User Actions: Rapidly clicking buttons or navigating through screens can sometimes trigger this error if the system interprets it as excessive screen calls.
  Performance Issues: If the system is slow or unresponsive, it may cause users to click multiple times, leading to this