How To Fix /ISDFPS/NR016 - An error occurred when reading from the database

/ISDFPS/NR016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/NR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: An error occurred when reading from the database

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/ISDFPS/NR016 - Details

• The SAP error message /ISDFPS/NR016 An error occurred when reading from the database typically indicates that there is an issue with database access or data retrieval in the context of the SAP application, particularly in the area of SAP IS-DF (Industry Solution for Data Flow).
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the SAP application and the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Data Integrity Issues: Corrupted data or inconsistencies in the database can lead to read errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data being requested.
  Database Locking: The data being accessed might be locked by another transaction, preventing read access.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can lead to read errors.
  Performance Issues: High load on the database server can cause timeouts or failures in data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database