How To Fix VEC01028 - Save failed. Only change tasks using the Assign Validation Methods app.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEC01 - Validation Engine

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Save failed. Only change tasks using the Assign Validation Methods app.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VEC01028 - Save failed. Only change tasks using the Assign Validation Methods app. ?

  The SAP error message VEC01028, which states "Save failed. Only change tasks using the Assign Validation Methods app," typically occurs in the context of managing validation methods in SAP. This error indicates that the system is preventing you from saving changes directly in the area where you are trying to make modifications, as it requires the use of a specific application for such tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to save changes to validation methods or tasks in a way that is not permitted by the system. SAP has designated the "Assign Validation Methods" app as the correct interface for making changes to validation methods, and any attempt to modify these settings outside of this app will result in the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Correct App: Navigate to the "Assign Validation Methods" app in your SAP system. This app is specifically designed for managing validation methods