How To Fix BV161 - Error during update of DB table usr06

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error during update of DB table usr06

What causes this issue?

The system tried to update the user type of &V1& users in table usr06
(update from an internal table). The update worked for &V2& records but
an error occurred with the &V3& records because the system could not
find them in the DB table.
Another user may have deleted or changed the &V3& records
simultaneously .

System Response

Program termination.

How to fix this error?

Restart the migration. If the error occurs again, report it to SAP.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV161 - Error during update of DB table usr06 ?

  The SAP error message BV161, which indicates "Error during update of DB table usr06," typically occurs during user management operations, particularly when there are issues updating the user master records in the database table USR06. This table is crucial for storing user-related data, including user logon information and authorization data.
  Causes of BV161 Error
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table USR06 may be locked by another process, preventing the update from completing.
  Database Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that affect the USR06 table.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the USR06 table.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself, such as connectivity problems or configuration errors.
  Data Consistency: If the data being written to the USR06 table violates any constraints (like unique keys), the update will fail.
  
  Solutions to BV161 Error
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the USR06 table. If you find locks that are not needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do this).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to update user master records. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database. You can use transaction DB02 to analyze the database and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Reboot the System:
  
  If the issue persists and seems to be related to a temporary glitch, consider restarting the SAP application server.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To check and manage database locks.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  SM21: To view system logs.
  DB02: To analyze database performance and consistency.
  
  
  
  Database Table:
  
  USR06: This table contains user master records and is critical for user management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and maintain the database to prevent locking and integrity issues.
  Ensure that user roles and authorizations are properly managed to avoid permission-related errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BV161 error effectively.