How To Fix GI201 - An error occurred when writing the record for table &

GI201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 201

• Message text: An error occurred when writing the record for table &

What causes this issue?

The record could not be written to the G/L data base.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

This problem indicates a program error. Please inform your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GI201 - Details

• The SAP error message GI201 indicates that there was an issue when trying to write a record to a specific database table. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current transaction from writing to it.
  Data Consistency Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the data being written, such as violating primary key constraints or foreign key constraints.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the specified table.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that is preventing the record from being written.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Insufficient Space: The database may be running out of space, preventing new records from being added.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12