How To Fix DMU082 - Error updating table &1: &3 out of &2 records updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 082

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU082 - Error updating table &1: &3 out of &2 records updated ?

  The SAP error message DMU082 indicates that there was an issue while updating a specific table in the database. The message format typically includes the following components:
  
  &1: The name of the table that is being updated.
  &2: The total number of records that were supposed to be updated.
  &3: The number of records that were actually updated.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be constraints or dependencies that prevent certain records from being updated. This could include foreign key constraints, unique constraints, or other data integrity rules.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The table or specific records may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from completing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary permissions to update certain records in the table.
  
  
  Incorrect Data: The data being used for the update may not conform to the expected format or may violate business rules.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP application itself.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the DMU082 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into why the update failed.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being used for the update is valid and conforms to the expected format. Check for any data integrity issues.
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the table or records that might be preventing the update. If necessary, release the locks.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there were any authorization failures.
  
  
  Database Constraints: Check for any database constraints that might be preventing the update. This can include foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  
  
  Retry the Update: After addressing any identified issues, try to perform the update again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for locks), ST22 (for dumps), and SU53 (for authorization checks).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DMU082 error and implement a solution to resolve it.