How To Fix W5137 - Your data will be lost if you click the "Back" button again

W5137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Your data will be lost if you click the "Back" button again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5137 - Your data will be lost if you click the "Back" button again ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W5137 – Your data will be lost if you click the "Back" button again.
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you try to navigate back from a screen where you have entered or changed data but have not saved it yet. SAP warns you that if you proceed by clicking the "Back" button again, any unsaved data will be lost.
  In other words, the system detects that there are unsaved changes in the current transaction or screen, and pressing "Back" again will discard those changes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses this message to prevent accidental loss of data.
  It typically appears in transactions or screens where data entry or modification is possible.
  The first press of the "Back" button triggers the warning.
  Pressing "Back" again confirms that you want to discard the changes and exit the screen.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save your data before navigating back:
  If you want to keep the changes, click the Save button instead of pressing "Back".
  
  
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