How To Fix 8I208 - Record could not be inserted into the table &


8I208 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 8I - Localization India

  • Message number: 208

  • Message text: Record could not be inserted into the table &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The System was unable to create data in the datatable indicated.
    This could be due to trouble in the database. One of the rare
    cause is data duplication.

    System Response

    The Transaction is aborted and data not saved in the database

    How to fix this error?

    Ensure that database is functioning properly. The same Transaction
    can be input again after troubleshooting.

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8I208 - Details

  • The SAP error message 8I208 indicates that a record could not be inserted into a specific table. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or data entry within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with financial documents, master data, or transactional data.
    Causes of Error 8I208
    
    
    Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate integrity constraints, such as primary key violations, foreign key constraints, or unique constraints.
    
    
    Missing Required Fields: The record may be missing mandatory fields that are required for the insertion to be successful.
    
    
    Incorrect Data Format: The data being inserted may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
    
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to insert records into the specified table.
    
    
    Table Locking: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insertion of new records.
    
    
    Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may be

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