How To Fix DMU081 - Error inserting table &1: &3 out of &2 records updated

DMU081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Error inserting table &1: &3 out of &2 records updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU081 - Error inserting table &1: &3 out of &2 records updated ?

  The SAP error message DMU081 typically occurs during data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when using the Data Migration Workbench (DMW) or similar tools. The error message indicates that there was an issue inserting records into a specified table, where the number of records updated exceeds the expected limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DMU081 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Volume Exceeded: The number of records being processed exceeds the maximum limit allowed for a single transaction or batch.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints on the database table (such as primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints) that are being violated by the incoming data.
  Data Format Issues: The data being inserted may not conform to the expected format or data types defined in the target table.
  Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insertion of new records.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have