How To Fix WSTI017 - Save the changed data or cancel error processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Save the changed data or cancel error processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI017 - Save the changed data or cancel error processing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI017: "Save the changed data or cancel error processing":
  
  Error Message:
  WSTI017 - Save the changed data or cancel error processing
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) when you are processing a workflow task or an error message dialog, and you attempt to perform an action (like navigating away, executing another function, or closing the window) without first saving or canceling the changes you have made in the current screen.
  In other words, the system detects that you have unsaved changes or an ongoing error processing session that must be explicitly saved or canceled before proceeding.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While processing workflow errors in transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ.
  When handling error messages in the workflow error inbox.
  When editing or correcting data related to a workflow task or error.
  When you try to exit or move to another screen without saving or canceling the current changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save the changes:
  
  If you have made changes to the data or error processing screen, save them by clicking the Save button (or pressing Ctrl+S).
  This commits your changes and allows you to proceed.
  
  
  
  Cancel the error processing:
  
  If you do not want to save the changes, explicitly cancel the error processing by clicking the Cancel button.
  This discards the changes and resets the screen.
  
  
  
  Avoid navigating away without saving or canceling:
  
  Always complete the current processing step by either saving or canceling before moving to another screen or function.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a safeguard to prevent loss of data or inconsistent workflow states.
  It ensures that error processing is either completed or explicitly aborted.
  If you frequently encounter this message, review your workflow error handling process to ensure proper save/cancel steps are followed.
  In some cases, this message can appear if the UI is not refreshed properly; ensure that the SAP GUI or Web UI is functioning correctly.
  If the problem persists despite saving or canceling, check for any custom enhancements or user exits that might interfere with the standard workflow error processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to leave or perform another action without saving or canceling changes in error processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Save the changes or cancel the error processing before proceeding.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Workflow error handling, transaction SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, Business Workplace (SBWP).
  
  
  
  
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