How To Fix GA847 - Error during update on table &V1&


GA847 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GA - Allocations

  • Message number: 847

  • Message text: Error during update on table &V1&

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have created and saved a user-defined display variant. To ensure
    that this display variant is available for all possible lists (basic
    lists, segment lists, sender lists, receiver lists and journal lists)
    the system generates display variants in the background for all lists.
    An error occurred when copying the table entries of table &V1&.

    System Response

    The display variant is only available for the list in which you are
    currently working.

    How to fix this error?

    Contact SAP.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA847 - Error during update on table &V1& ?
    The SAP error message GA847, which states "Error during update on table &V1&," typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to update a specific database table in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
    Possible Causes:
    
    Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being executed.
    Data Consistency Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate database constraints (e.g., foreign key constraints).
    Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary permissions to modify the table.
    Technical Errors: There could be a technical issue with the database or the SAP application server.
    Incorrect Data: The data being written to the table may not conform to the expected format or data types.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If

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