How To Fix /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR038 - Error occurred in data persistency layer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error occurred in data persistency layer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR038 - Error occurred in data persistency layer. ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/INTERNAL_ERROR038 indicating that "Error occurred in data persistency layer" typically relates to issues within the data persistence layer of the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP's Financial Transaction Infrastructure (FTI) or similar modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, database issues, or problems with the application logic.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: Corruption or inconsistencies in the database tables related to the FTI module.
  Data Inconsistencies: Issues with the data being processed, such as missing or invalid entries.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the FTI module or related components.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or processing power leading to failures in data processing.
  Software Bugs: Potential bugs in the SAP software that may cause unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Integrity: Use transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT to check for database inconsistencies and perform necessary repairs.
  Review Application Logs: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more