How To Fix CNTACT003 - General error during writing into database

CNTACT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNTACT - eCATT replacement -> ABAP class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: General error during writing into database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNTACT003 - General error during writing into database ?

  The SAP error message CNTACT003 ("General error during writing into database") typically indicates that there is an issue when the system attempts to write data to the database. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it often requires a systematic approach to identify and resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes
  
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current operation from completing.
  
  
  Database Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection between the SAP application server and the database server, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  
  
  Insufficient Database Resources: The database may be running out of resources, such as disk space or memory, which can prevent new data from being written.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being written, such as violations of constraints (e.g., primary key, foreign key) or data type mismatches.
  
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the