How To Fix W8068 - Data was saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Data was saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8068 - Data was saved ?

  SAP Message W8068: "Data was saved"
  
  1. Cause
  
  
  Informational Message:
  
  The message W8068 is an informational or warning message indicating that the data you entered or changed has been successfully saved in the system.
  
  
  Context:
  
  This message typically appears after a user performs a save operation in a transaction or a data entry screen. It confirms that the system has accepted and stored the data.
  
  
  Not an Error:
  
  Despite the "W" prefix (which often denotes warnings), this message is generally positive and confirms successful data persistence rather than indicating a problem.
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  No corrective action needed:
  
  Since this message confirms successful saving of data, no error correction is required.
  
  
  User Acknowledgment:
  
  Simply acknowledge the message by pressing Enter or clicking OK to continue working.
  
  
  If unexpected:
  
  If you see this message but expected an error or further action, verify the data you entered and check if all required fields are correctly filled.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message W8068 belongs to a specific message class depending on the module or transaction. You can check the exact message class and text in transaction SE91 by entering the message number 8068.
  
  
  Typical Usage:
  
  Used in various SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI) to confirm data save operations.
  
  
  Difference from Errors:  
  
  E messages: Errors that prevent saving.  
  W messages: Warnings or informational messages that do not prevent saving.  
  I messages: Informational messages.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  If you want to suppress or customize this message, you can do so by modifying the message control in the relevant transaction or program, but generally, it is recommended to keep such confirmations for user clarity.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8068 Data was saved
  
  
  Type
  Warning/Informational
  
  
  Cause
  Data has been successfully saved
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; acknowledge message
  
  
  Related
  Check message class in SE91 if needed
  
  
  
  
  If you want to see the exact message text or modify behavior, use transaction SE91 and enter message number 8068 to view details.