How To Fix 00971 - DB error: SQL error occurred

00971 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 971

• Message text: DB error: SQL error occurred

What causes this issue?

Self-explanatory.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00971 - Details

• The SAP error message "00971 DB error: SQL error occurred" typically indicates that there is a problem with the database connection or a specific SQL query that is being executed. This error can arise from various underlying issues, including database configuration problems, SQL syntax errors, or issues with the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The SAP system may not be able to connect to the database due to network issues, incorrect connection parameters, or database server downtime.
  SQL Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the SQL query being executed, which could be due to incorrect SQL commands or malformed queries.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may violate constraints (e.g., primary key, foreign key) in the database, leading to SQL errors.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked due to long-running transactions or deadlocks, preventing the execution of new SQL commands.
  Insufficient Database Resources: The database server may be running