How To Fix SWB_TOOL013 - The object data is unchanged and was therefore not saved

SWB_TOOL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TOOL - Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The object data is unchanged and was therefore not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TOOL013 - The object data is unchanged and was therefore not saved ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TOOL013, which states "The object data is unchanged and was therefore not saved," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or when working with the Workflow Builder. This message indicates that the system detected no changes to the object data you were trying to save, and as a result, it did not perform a save operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user attempted to save an object (like a workflow definition, task, or other workflow-related objects) without making any actual changes to it. The system checks the current state of the object against the state that is being saved, and if they are identical, it will not perform the save operation.
  
  
  Unintentional Edits: Sometimes, users may think they have made changes (like editing a text field) but have not actually altered the underlying data that the system