How To Fix IDFIES060 - Database update failure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIES - Message Class for Spain

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Database update failure

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFIES060 - Database update failure ?

  The SAP error message IDFIES060, which indicates a "Database update failure," typically occurs when there is an issue with the database operation during a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: Another transaction may be holding a lock on the database table that your transaction is trying to update.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being written may violate constraints such as primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints.
  Insufficient Database Resources: The database may be running out of space or other resources, preventing it from completing the update.
  Network Issues: If the database is remote, network issues could interrupt the connection during the update.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or SAP system can lead to update failures.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, corruption in the database can lead to update failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to check if there are any locks on