How To Fix TF051 - Exit field status without saving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TF - Financial Accounting Tables

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Exit field status without saving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TF051 - Exit field status without saving ?

  The SAP error message TF051 ("Exit field status without saving") typically occurs when a user attempts to exit a transaction or screen in SAP without saving any changes made to the data. This message serves as a warning to ensure that users are aware they are leaving the screen without saving their input, which could lead to data loss.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The primary cause of this error is that the user has made changes to a screen or transaction but has not saved those changes before attempting to exit.
  Field Status Group Settings: In some cases, the field status group settings in the configuration may require certain fields to be filled out before allowing the user to exit.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently pressed the exit button or navigated away from the screen without saving.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save Changes: Before exiting, ensure that you save any changes made. You can do this by clicking