How To Fix FRE109 - Error during Update on Table 'FRE_POINTER_FLAG'.

FRE109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Error during Update on Table 'FRE_POINTER_FLAG'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE109 - Error during Update on Table 'FRE_POINTER_FLAG'. ?

  The SAP error message FRE109, which indicates "Error during Update on Table 'FRE_POINTER_FLAG'," typically arises during the execution of a process that involves updating the FRE_POINTER_FLAG table. This table is often related to the Financial Reconciliation Engine (FRE) in SAP, which is used for managing financial data and processes.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the update from completing.
  Data Integrity Violations: There may be issues with the data being inserted or updated, such as foreign key constraints or unique index violations.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary permissions to update the table.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems within the FRE module or related components.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the FRE_POINTER_FLAG table. If locks are found,