How To Fix B1691 - &1 entry/entries in field &2 of table &3 flagged for update

B1691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 691

• Message text: &1 entry/entries in field &2 of table &3 flagged for update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1691 - &1 entry/entries in field &2 of table &3 flagged for update ?

  The SAP error message B1691 indicates that there are entries in a specific field of a table that have been flagged for update but have not been processed correctly. This message typically arises during data processing or when attempting to update records in the database.
  
  Cause:
  The error message B1691 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  Locking Issues: The records may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current transaction from updating them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update on the specified entries.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the underlying application logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1691 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data in the specified field and table to ensure that it is consistent and valid