How To Fix SOTR_MESS002 - Save the data first

SOTR_MESS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Save the data first

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SOTR_MESS002 - Details

• The SAP error message SOTR_MESS002: "Save the data first" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires data to be saved first, but the current data has not been saved. This can happen in various SAP transactions or applications where data entry is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The most common cause is that the user has made changes to a form or data entry screen but has not saved those changes before trying to execute another action (like navigating away, executing a report, or performing a transaction).
  Validation Rules: Some transactions have built-in validation rules that require data to be saved before proceeding to the next step.
  Session Timeout: If the session has timed out, the system may not recognize the unsaved data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Data: The immediate solution is to save the data you have entered. Look for a "Save" button or use the keyboard shortcut