How To Fix FITV_IMG008 - Cannot modify existing record in database

FITV_IMG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITV_IMG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot modify existing record in database

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FITV_IMG008 - Details

• The SAP error message FITV_IMG008, which states "Cannot modify existing record in database," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change a record in the database that is either locked, does not exist, or is not allowed to be modified due to certain constraints or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Record Locking: The record you are trying to modify may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently using the record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the record.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The record may be subject to certain constraints that prevent modification, such as foreign key constraints or business rules.
  Incorrect Transaction State: The system may be in a state where modifications are not allowed, such as during a batch job or a system maintenance window.
  Non-Existent Record: The record you are trying to modify may not exist in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use