How To Fix WA848 - Error saving administration data

WA848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Error saving administration data

What causes this issue?

An error occurred saving the administration data.

System Response

The data was not saved.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the operation. There may be problems with the database
connection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA848 - Error saving administration data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WA848 - Error saving administration data
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WA848 typically occurs when there is a problem saving administration data in SAP. This can be due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient authorization to save or modify the administration data.
  Data inconsistencies: The data being saved violates some business rules or integrity constraints.
  Locking issues: The data record is locked by another user or process.
  Configuration errors: Missing or incorrect configuration in the system that prevents saving the data.
  Technical problems: Database errors, transport issues, or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When maintaining master data (e.g., vendor, customer, material master).
  When saving configuration or customizing data.
  When updating administrative settings in modules like HR, FI, MM, etc.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to