How To Fix EI398 - No records were updated in the database

EI398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 398

• Message text: No records were updated in the database

What causes this issue?

This error may occur if all the
<DS:GLOS.365F09D9F83630C4E10000009B38F985>Sanctioned Party List</>
(SLS) records you select already exist in the database and you select
the option "Do not overwrite existing entries".

How to fix this error?

Check your record selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EI398 - Details

• The SAP error message EI398, which states "No records were updated in the database," typically occurs during data processing or updates in SAP systems. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of EI398 Error
  
  
  No Data to Update: The most common reason for this error is that the system did not find any records that matched the criteria for the update operation. This can happen if the selection criteria are too restrictive or if the records have already been processed.
  
  
  Data Locking Issues: If another process is locking the records you are trying to update, the system may not be able to perform the update, leading to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the records, resulting in no updates being made.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the