How To Fix 5A671 - Update of & & & ran with an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Update of & & & ran with an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A671 - Update of & & & ran with an error ?

  The SAP error message "5A671 Update of & & & ran with an error" typically indicates that there was an issue during the update process of a specific data record or transaction in the SAP system. The placeholders (& & &) usually represent the specific objects or data elements that were being updated when the error occurred.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being updated may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the update from being processed correctly.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks, system performance problems, or bugs in the code.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to a failure in the update.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) or the update logs to get more details about the error. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the update.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being updated meets all necessary integrity constraints and is complete.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the update.
  System Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to the transaction or data being updated to ensure they are correct.
  Database Locks: Investigate if there are any database locks that might be preventing the update from completing successfully. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the update process to identify the root cause of the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLG1 (Application Log), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any logs you have reviewed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.