How To Fix 5C635 - Posting could not be activated in the database.

5C635 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Posting could not be activated in the database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C635 - Posting could not be activated in the database. ?

  The SAP error message 5C635 ("Posting could not be activated in the database") typically indicates that there is an issue with the database that prevents the posting from being completed. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during financial postings, inventory management, or other transactional processes.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database may be locked due to another transaction that is currently being processed, preventing the new posting from being activated.
  Database Integrity Issues: There may be integrity issues with the database, such as missing or corrupted data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  System Performance: High load on the database or system performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in processing transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database. If