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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CRM_EDR_MESSAGES - messages for API Methods
Message number: 203
Message text: Error during UPDATE on table &1 (RC = &2)
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The SAP error message
CRM_EDR_MESSAGES203
indicates that there was an error during an update operation on a specific database table, denoted by&1
, and the return code (RC) is represented by&2
. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when there is an issue with data processing or database operations.Causes:
- Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being executed.
- Data Integrity Violations: The data being updated may violate constraints such as foreign key constraints, unique constraints, or check constraints.
- Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the specified table.
- Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
- Incorrect Data Format: The data being written to the table may not conform to the expected format or data type.
- System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space), which can affect database operations.
Solutions:
- Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like
SM12
to check for locks on the table and resolve any conflicts.- Review Data Integrity: Ensure that the data being updated does not violate any constraints. Check the data for correctness and completeness.
- Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this using transaction
SU53
to analyze authorization failures.- Check Database Connection: Verify that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can use transaction
DB02
to monitor database performance and status.- Validate Data Format: Ensure that the data being updated matches the expected format and data types defined in the table structure.
- Monitor System Resources: Check system resources using transaction
SM50
orSM66
to ensure that the system is not overloaded.Related Information:
SE11
(Data Dictionary), SE16
(Data Browser), and SM21
(System Log) for further investigation.If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
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