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


BV161 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

  • Message number: 161

  • Message text: Error during update of DB table usr06

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  • 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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BV161 - Details

  • 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

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