How To Fix J1B_NFE021 - DB error: update of record with key &1 in J_1BNFE_ACTIVE failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_NFE - Message class for NF-e

• Message number: 021

• Message text: DB error: update of record with key &1 in J_1BNFE_ACTIVE failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_NFE021 - DB error: update of record with key &1 in J_1BNFE_ACTIVE failed ?

  The SAP error message J1B_NFE021 indicates that there was a database error while trying to update a record in the table J_1BNFE_ACTIVE. This table is typically related to the management of Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NFE) in Brazil, which is a digital invoice system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The record you are trying to update may be locked by another transaction or user.
  Data Integrity Violations: The update may violate constraints such as foreign key constraints, unique constraints, or other integrity rules defined in the database.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being used for the update may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to a failure in the update process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the update on the specified record.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there may be corruption in the database that prevents the update from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check if the record is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  Review Data: Ensure that the data you are trying to update is complete and adheres to all constraints. Check for any missing fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user performing the update has the necessary authorizations to modify the record in the J_1BNFE_ACTIVE table.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect data integrity issues, you may need to run consistency checks on the database. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 to check and repair database objects.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or further insights into the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Nota Fiscal Eletrônica and the specific configuration settings for your system.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message J1B_NFE021 effectively.