How To Fix 1B894 - Error occurred during INSERT in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Error occurred during INSERT in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B894 - Error occurred during INSERT in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1B894 indicates that an error occurred during an INSERT operation in a specific database table. The message provides details about the table and the key values that were attempted to be inserted. Here’s a breakdown of the components and potential solutions for this error:
  Cause
  
  
  Primary Key Violation: The most common cause of this error is that the INSERT operation is trying to add a record with a primary key that already exists in the table. This can happen if the key values (&2, &3, &4) are duplicates of an existing record.
  
  
  Foreign Key Violation: If the table has foreign key constraints, the error may occur if the key being inserted does not correspond to an existing record in the referenced table.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data being inserted does not match the expected data types for the columns in the table, this can also lead to an error.
  
  
  Database Locking Issues: If the table is locked by another transaction, it may prevent the INSERT operation from completing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the INSERT operation on the specified table.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify if the key values you are trying to insert already exist in the table. You can do this by querying the table with the key values.
  
  
  Review Foreign Key Constraints: Ensure that any foreign key relationships are satisfied. Check if the referenced records exist in the related tables.
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Make sure that the data being inserted matches the expected data types for each column in the table.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction monitoring tools in SAP (like SM12) to check if the table is locked by another user or transaction. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to insert records into the table.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze the table structure and constraints, or SE37 to check the function module that is performing the INSERT operation.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view table structure.
  SE37: Function Module to analyze the logic behind the INSERT operation.
  SM12: To check for locks on the table.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or error message. You can search for the error message number or the table name in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Logs: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) for additional details that might help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.