How To Fix CQ080 - Error while updating PLMW: & records were not changed (DB counter: &)

CQ080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CQ - Messages for buffer table processing (QM in task list)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Error while updating PLMW: & records were not changed (DB counter: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQ080 - Error while updating PLMW: & records were not changed (DB counter: &) ?

  The SAP error message CQ080 indicates that there was an issue while updating the PLMW (Product Lifecycle Management Workbench) data. The message typically states that a certain number of records were not changed, and it includes a database counter that reflects the state of the records at the time of the update attempt.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Another user or process may have modified the records you are trying to update, leading to a mismatch in the database state.
  Data Locking: The records may be locked by another transaction, preventing your update from being applied.
  Validation Errors: There may be validation rules or constraints that are preventing the update from being successful.
  Incorrect Data: The data being submitted for the update may not meet the required format or criteria.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CQ080 error, you can