How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS139 - Update on table '&1' failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Update on table '&1' failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS139 - Update on table '&1' failed ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS139 Update on table '&1' failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and indicates that an update operation on a specific database table has failed. The &1 placeholder in the message will be replaced with the name of the table that encountered the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the specified table.
  Data Integrity Violations: The update may violate constraints such as foreign key constraints, unique constraints, or check constraints defined on the table.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems, or issues with the SAP Gateway service itself.
  Incorrect Data: The data being written to the table may not conform to the expected format or data types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or resolve the locking issue.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being sent for the update is valid and conforms to the table's constraints. Check for any missing or incorrect fields.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the Gateway error logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the relevant code to identify where the failure is occurring.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the Basis team to check for any underlying database issues or connectivity problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To check for locks on database tables.
  SU53: To check authorization issues after an error occurs.
  SLG1: To view application logs for more detailed error information.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view Gateway error logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on how updates are processed and any specific requirements or constraints that may apply.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.