How To Fix SD_DRUL018 - Save is not allowed on unchanged object &1s

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_DRUL - Messages for dependency rules

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Save is not allowed on unchanged object &1s

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_DRUL018 - Save is not allowed on unchanged object &1s ?

  The SAP error message SD_DRUL018: "Save is not allowed on unchanged object &1s" typically occurs in the context of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when you attempt to save a document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) that has not been changed since it was last saved. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP to prevent unnecessary database writes and ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to save a document that has not been modified. SAP checks if there are any changes to the object before allowing a save operation.
  User Action: The user may have opened a document, viewed it, and then attempted to save it without making any changes.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or customizations may lead to this error if they enforce strict checks on document changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Changes: Ensure that you