How To Fix VW670 - Save your changes before leaving change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 670

• Message text: Save your changes before leaving change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW670 - Save your changes before leaving change mode ?

  The SAP error message VW670 "Save your changes before leaving change mode" typically occurs when you attempt to exit a transaction or screen in change mode without saving the changes you made. This message is a warning to ensure that any modifications you made are not lost.
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to a document or data entry in SAP but have not saved those changes.
  Attempting to Exit: You are trying to navigate away from the screen or transaction while still in change mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  If you want to keep the changes you made, click the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) or use the keyboard shortcut (often Ctrl + S) to save your changes before exiting.
  
  
  
  Discard Changes:
  
  If you do not want to keep the changes, you can choose to cancel or exit the transaction. This may involve clicking the "Back" button (often represented by a left arrow) or using the appropriate menu option to exit without saving.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes you made, review them before deciding to save or discard. This can help prevent accidental loss of important data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions where data can be modified, such as sales orders (VA01, VA02), purchase orders (ME21N, ME22N), or material master records (MM01, MM02).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of saving changes and the implications of exiting without saving.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter this error frequently in a specific context, check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any known issues or updates related to the transaction you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW670 error and manage your changes effectively in SAP.