How To Fix LK052 - Call update task only in connection with COMMIT WORK

LK052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LK - WM -> SUB connection messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Call update task only in connection with COMMIT WORK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LK052 - Call update task only in connection with COMMIT WORK ?

  The SAP error message LK052 ("Call update task only in connection with COMMIT WORK") typically occurs when there is an attempt to call an update task without a preceding COMMIT WORK statement in the ABAP program. This error is related to the way SAP handles database updates and transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An update function module is called without a corresponding COMMIT WORK statement.
  The program logic is attempting to execute an update task in a context where it is not allowed, such as in a dialog processing context without proper transaction handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LK052 error, you should ensure that:
  
  
  Use COMMIT WORK: Make sure that you have a COMMIT WORK statement before calling the update function module. This statement finalizes the changes made in the current transaction and allows the update task to be processed.
  Example:
  CALL FUNCTION 'YOUR_UPDATE_FUNCTION_MODULE'
    IN UPDATE TASK.
  COMMIT WORK.
  
  
  Check Program Logic: Review the program logic to ensure that