How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON036 - Database update error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Database update error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON036 - Database update error ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON036, which indicates a "Database update error," typically arises during operations that involve database transactions, such as creating, updating, or deleting records in the database. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: Another transaction may be locking the database record you are trying to update.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being written may violate constraints (e.g., primary key, foreign key, unique constraints).
  Database Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary permissions to perform the update.
  Application Logic Errors: There may be bugs in the application logic that lead to invalid data being sent to the database.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Configuration settings in the database may not be optimal or may have been