How To Fix ISLM_DI_GEN173 - Unable to update an entry in the Connection Mapping table.

ISLM_DI_GEN173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_DI_GEN - DI Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Unable to update an entry in the Connection Mapping table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN173 - Unable to update an entry in the Connection Mapping table. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN173, which states "Unable to update an entry in the Connection Mapping table," typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when dealing with connection mappings in SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The entry in the Connection Mapping table may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing updates.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the update may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the Connection Mapping table.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues, such as foreign key constraints or invalid data formats, preventing the update.
  System Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or LaMa could lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: Bugs or technical issues in the SAP system or LaMa version being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like