How To Fix COM_CLEAR020 - Termination occurred during updating of dependent objects in DB table


COM_CLEAR020 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_CLEAR - Clearing Tool

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Termination occurred during updating of dependent objects in DB table

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  • What causes this issue?

    Referencing objects were determined during the creation or processing
    of a data processing case. The determination was carried out, but the
    procedure was terminated while the results were being saved.

    System Response

    The referencing objects were not saved in the database.

    How to fix this error?

    When the termination occurs during the creation of a data cleansing
    case, then the determination of the referencing objects is repeated
    during the subsequent processing.
    If the termination occurred during the processing of the data cleansing
    case (transaction CLEAR), then you should restart processing and repeat
    the attempt.
    If this is not successful, then you should ask your system administator
    to check if there is an inconsistency in the database. (table
    COM_CLEAR_DEP).

    Procedure for System Administrators

    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 COM_CLEAR020 - Termination occurred during updating of dependent objects in DB table ?
    The SAP error message COM_CLEAR020 indicates that a termination occurred during the updating of dependent objects in a database table. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system when there are issues related to data consistency, database locks, or problems with the underlying database itself.
    Causes:
    
    Database Lock Issues: If another process is holding a lock on the database table that the transaction is trying to update, it can lead to this error.
    Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or invalid entries, it can cause the update to fail.
    System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to failures during database operations.
    Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom ABAP programs or enhancements that manipulate the database, they may introduce errors.
    Database Corruption: In rare cases, corruption in the database can lead to this type of error.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check for Locks: Use

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