How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DM020 - Failed to update device manager data on table '&1'

/IWFND/CM_DM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Failed to update device manager data on table '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM020 - Failed to update device manager data on table '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM020 Failed to update device manager data on table '&1' typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and Device Management. This error indicates that there was a failure in updating the device manager data in a specific table, which is represented by &1 in the error message.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the specified table.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be constraints or triggers on the table that are preventing the update due to data integrity violations.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or Device Management could lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP Gateway service itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like