How To Fix 5M258 - An update failed in the internal table itab of the server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 258

• Message text: An update failed in the internal table itab of the server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M258 - An update failed in the internal table itab of the server ?

  The SAP error message 5M258 indicates that an update operation has failed in the internal table itab of the server. This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that involves updating data in the database. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being processed may not meet the integrity constraints defined in the database, leading to a failure during the update.
  Lock Conflicts: Another transaction may be holding a lock on the data that the current transaction is trying to update, causing a conflict.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be a bug or logical error in the ABAP code that is manipulating the internal table.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources on the application server could lead to failures when processing large datasets.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as corruption or connectivity issues, can also lead to update