How To Fix FVD_BW031 - Error during INSERT in shadow table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_BW - Messages for the BW Link to CML

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error during INSERT in shadow table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_BW031 - Error during INSERT in shadow table ?

  The SAP error message FVD_BW031 indicates that there was an error during an INSERT operation in a shadow table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data loading processes, especially when using the Data Warehousing Workbench or during data extraction and transformation processes.
  Causes:
  
  
  Database Constraints: The error may occur due to violations of database constraints such as primary key or unique constraints. If the data being inserted into the shadow table violates these constraints, the operation will fail.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data being inserted does not match the expected data types defined in the shadow table, this can lead to an error.
  
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the INSERT operation on the shadow table.
  
  
  Locking Issues: If the shadow table is locked by another process, it may prevent the INSERT operation from completing successfully.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: If the data being loaded contains invalid or unexpected values, it may cause the INSERT operation to fail.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Constraints: Review the structure of the shadow table and ensure that the data being inserted does not violate any constraints. You may need to clean or transform the data before loading.
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the fields being inserted match the definitions in the shadow table. You may need to convert or cast data types as necessary.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the INSERT operation on the shadow table.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the shadow table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other process to complete or resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  Data Quality Checks: Implement data validation checks to ensure that the data being loaded is clean and meets the expected criteria.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking data flow and transformations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the FVD_BW031 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and error handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed error logs and context for the issue.