How To Fix USMD2217 - Save change request &3 first

USMD2217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Save change request &3 first

What causes this issue?

The entity &V2& of entity type &V1& has been added again to change
request &V3&. However, you have not yet saved the change request &V3&.
Entity &V2& of entity type &V1& is therefore still locked in change
request &V3& and that is why it cannot be created or changed in single
processing. The same applies for mass change.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Save change request &V3&. You can then process entity &V2& of entity
type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2217 - Save change request &3 first ?

  The SAP error message USMD2217 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error indicates that there is a pending change request that must be saved before you can proceed with the current operation. The message usually reads something like "Save change request &3 first," where "&3" represents the identifier of the change request.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (like saving or processing data) while there is an unsaved change request in the system. This is a safeguard to ensure that all changes are properly recorded and managed before moving on to other tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Change Request: Look for the change request identified by the number in the error message (e.g., &3). You may need to navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the change request is being processed.
  
  
  Save the Change Request: