How To Fix GPSC403 - Update of table &1 from table &2 failed. Please re-run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Update of table &1 from table &2 failed. Please re-run

What causes this issue?

Update of table & failed. You have to re-run the update as all
the records from table & must be copied before the production
system goes live

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?

Please re-run the update

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC403 - Update of table &1 from table &2 failed. Please re-run ?

  The SAP error message GPSC403 indicates that there was a failure when trying to update a table (denoted as &1) from another table (denoted as &2). This type of error typically occurs during data processing or data transfer operations, such as during a batch job, data migration, or when executing a specific transaction that involves updating records in the database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be constraints or dependencies between the two tables that are not being met, such as foreign key constraints.
  Locking Issues: The target table may be locked by another process, preventing the update from occurring.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch in data types between the source and target tables, leading to an inability to perform the update.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the update may not have the necessary permissions to modify the target table.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as connectivity problems or database corruption.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate the data, they may be causing the failure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into the cause of the failure.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being transferred meets all integrity constraints and that there are no violations.
  Release Locks: If the target table is locked, identify the process holding the lock (using transaction SM12) and resolve the issue, either by waiting for the lock to be released or by terminating the blocking process if appropriate.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update on the target table.
  Re-run the Process: After addressing any identified issues, re-run the process that caused the error.
  Database Health Check: If the problem persists, perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues affecting its performance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM21: System Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GPSC403 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GPSC403 error effectively.