How To Fix DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT062 - update e071 or e071c failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT - message class for dynamic maint event proc

• Message number: 062

• Message text: update e071 or e071c failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT062 - update e071 or e071c failed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT062 indicates that there was a failure in updating the transport tables E071 or E071C. These tables are crucial for managing transport requests in SAP systems, and issues with them can lead to problems in transporting changes between different environments (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The tables may be locked by another process, preventing the update from completing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the transport tables.
  Corrupted Transport Request: The transport request being processed may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or issues with the transport directory.
  Network Issues: If the system is distributed, network issues could prevent proper communication between systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the E071 or E071C tables. If locks are found, you may need to wait for the locking process to complete or manually release the locks if appropriate.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify the transport request for any inconsistencies or corruption. You can do this using transaction SE09 or SE10. If the request is corrupted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the transport configuration settings in transaction STMS to ensure everything is set up correctly. Check the transport directory and ensure it is accessible.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that could provide more context on the failure.
  
  
  Restart the Transport Process: If the issue persists, you may try to restart the transport process or the entire SAP system if feasible.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  E071 Table: Contains information about transport requests.
  E071C Table: Contains information about the objects included in transport requests.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SE09, SE10, SM12, STMS, and SM21 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT062 error message.