Forgot PIN Do NOT want factory reset

No, sadly. You have to factory reset your phone in order to be able to use it again. It is a security measure put in place to protect your data from being in the wrong hands. You can factory reset your phone with the steps below.

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key.
3. When the Samsung Galaxy Tab E logo screen displays, release only the Power key
4. When the Android logo displays, release all keys ('Installing system update' will show for about 30 - 60 seconds before showing the Android system recovery menu options).
5. Press the Volume Down key several times key to highlight 'wipe data / factory reset.'
6. Press Power button to select.
7. Press the Volume down key until 'Yes -- delete all user data' is highlighted.
8. Press Power button to select and start the master reset.
9. When the master reset is complete, 'Reboot system now' is highlighted.
10. Press the Power key to restart the device.