How To Fix EM504 - Insert error in table &1, extract &2, document &3

EM504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Insert error in table &1, extract &2, document &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM504 - Insert error in table &1, extract &2, document &3 ?

  The SAP error message EM504 typically indicates an issue with inserting data into a specific table during an extraction process. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data extraction from a source system to a target system, or when trying to load data into a data warehouse.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EM504 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate constraints such as primary keys, foreign keys, or unique constraints in the target table.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the fields being inserted may not match the expected data types in the target table.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields in the target table may not be populated in the data being inserted.
  Database Locking Issues: The target table may be locked by another process, preventing the insert operation from completing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the extraction or loading process that