How To Fix DBOSC286 - Error while executing function '&1'; rc=&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Error while executing function '&1'; rc=&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC286 - Error while executing function '&1'; rc=&2 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC286 typically indicates that there was an issue while executing a database function, and it provides a return code (rc) that can help diagnose the problem. The message format is as follows:
  DBOSC286 Error while executing function '&1'; rc=&2
  Cause
  The error can be caused by various factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: Problems with the connection to the database, such as network issues or incorrect database configuration.
  Database Locking: The function may be trying to access a resource that is currently locked by another process.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the function may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing the function from executing properly.
  Resource Limitations: The database may be running out of resources, such as memory or disk space.
  Incorrect Function Parameters: The parameters passed to the function may be incorrect or invalid.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the