How To Fix FTR_GENERAL002 - Update error encountered in update operation on table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Update error encountered in update operation on table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL002 - Update error encountered in update operation on table &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL002 indicates that there was an update error encountered during an operation on a specific table (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management (TRM) or related modules.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being completed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial transaction or the related settings in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect values, leading to the failure of the update operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update on the specified table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being processed to ensure it meets all integrity constraints. Look