How To Fix 00971 - DB error: SQL error occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00971 - DB error: SQL error occurred ?

  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