How To Fix WRTL005 - Data has not changed since the last save

WRTL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRTL - Messages for the Retail Ledger

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data has not changed since the last save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRTL005 - Data has not changed since the last save ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRTL005 - Data has not changed since the last save
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to save or update a record in SAP, but the system detects that no actual changes have been made to the data since the last save. Essentially, the system compares the current data with the last saved data and finds them identical, so it informs you that there is nothing new to save.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP performs a check to avoid unnecessary database updates.
  If you open a transaction or a screen, make no changes, and then try to save, SAP triggers this message.
  It helps prevent redundant database writes, which can improve system performance and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  If you intended to make changes:
  Review the data fields and ensure you have actually modified the data before saving.
  
  
  If no changes are needed:
  Simply acknowledge the message and do not save, as there is nothing new to update.
  
  
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