How To Fix GI212 - An error occurred when reading a record in table &

GI212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 212

• Message text: An error occurred when reading a record in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI212 - An error occurred when reading a record in table & ?

  The SAP error message GI212 indicates that there was an issue when trying to read a record from a specific database table. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Causes of GI212 Error
  
  Table Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the current transaction from accessing it.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database table, which can lead to read errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the data from the specified table.
  Database Connectivity Issues: Problems with the database connection can lead to read errors.
  Incorrect Table Name: The error message may indicate that the table name is incorrect or does not exist in the database.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the system or database can lead to timeouts or read errors.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Table Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to