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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  
  
  If you want to force a save despite no changes:
  
  This is generally not recommended, but in some custom developments or specific scenarios, you might need to adjust the program logic to bypass this check. This requires ABAP development changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not prevent you from continuing.
  It is commonly encountered in standard SAP transactions like maintenance views, master data changes, or custom transactions.
  The message helps maintain system efficiency by avoiding unnecessary database operations.
  If you frequently see this message unexpectedly, check if the user interface or custom code is not properly detecting or registering changes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WRTL005 - Data has not changed since last save
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  Cause
  No changes detected compared to last saved data
  
  
  Effect
  Save operation is redundant and not performed
  
  
  Solution
  Make actual changes before saving or ignore if no changes needed
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or have a specific transaction or scenario where this occurs, please provide more details!