How To Fix SV018 - Data was saved

SV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data was saved

What causes this issue?

All changes that were only made in the memory (change, create, delete
entries) were written to the database.

System Response

It is not possible to retrieve the old state.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SV018 - Details

• The SAP error message SV018 ("Data was saved") is not actually an error message in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message indicating that data has been successfully saved in the system. This message typically appears in various SAP transactions when a user performs an action that involves saving data, such as creating or updating records.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message SV018 is triggered when a user successfully saves data in an SAP application. It is not indicative of an error or issue but rather confirms that the operation was completed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Since SV018 is an informational message, there is no specific solution required. However, if you are expecting an error message and instead see this message, you may want to:
  Verify that the data you intended to save has been correctly recorded in the system.
  Check for any subsequent messages or confirmations that may provide additional context about the operation you performed.
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