How To Fix B1704 - Database error occurred when writing table &.

B1704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Database error occurred when writing table &.

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the database while the &v1& table was being
modified. The reason may be that the table does not exist in the system
or that there was not enough free space in the database or that there
was a problem with the connection to the database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please solve the problem and then restart the report.
If the problem is not solved then this could lead to data not being
distributed properly in productive operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1704 - Database error occurred when writing table &. ?

  The SAP error message B1704 indicates that a database error occurred while trying to write to a specific table. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the write operation.
  Database Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Insufficient Database Space: The database may be running out of space, preventing new data from being written.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being written may violate constraints (e.g., primary key, foreign key, unique constraints).
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing the write operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12