How To Fix CM_EHFND_BO_SUB202 - An error occurred during the update of a record. SY-SUBRC = &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_BO_SUB - Message Class for BO Substance

• Message number: 202

• Message text: An error occurred during the update of a record. SY-SUBRC = &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_SUB202 - An error occurred during the update of a record. SY-SUBRC = &1. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_SUB202 indicates that there was an issue during the update of a record in the system. The message includes a variable SY-SUBRC, which is a system field that indicates the return code of the last operation. A non-zero value typically indicates that an error occurred.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being updated may violate constraints or rules defined in the database, such as unique constraints, foreign key constraints, or data type mismatches.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the update operation on the specified record.
  Business Logic Errors: There may be custom business logic or validations that are preventing the update from being processed successfully.
  Database Locking: The record may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being executed.
  Technical Errors: There could be issues with the underlying database or the SAP application itself, such as connectivity problems or configuration errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the data being updated to ensure it meets all necessary constraints and requirements. Validate that there are no duplicate entries or invalid data types.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the update. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can use the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs. Look for any custom code that might be involved in the update process.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if the record is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the failure.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation related to the specific business object or process you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the underlying objects.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the error message or the specific business object you are working with.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.