How To Fix COM_HIERCUST854 - Error while writing data to table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERCUST - Messages for Hierarchies and Categories for Customizing

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Error while writing data to table &

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred when writing data to table &.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in table COMM_SCHEME using the transaction
<LS>Maintain Numbering Schemes</>. Make sure that a view ID has not been
used more than once.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST854 - Error while writing data to table & ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST854 typically indicates an issue related to hierarchical data processing, particularly when there is a problem writing data to a specific table. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of hierarchical data structures in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being written may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields in the table may not be populated, leading to a failure when attempting to write data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the specified table.
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the write operation from completing.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being written to ensure it adheres to all integrity constraints. Validate that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the write operation on the specified table.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If locks are found, determine if they can be released or if the transaction can be retried later.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the root cause.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Database Consistency Check: If the issue persists, consider running a database consistency check or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the table structure and related function modules.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.