How To Fix MW013 - Error (&) accessing (&) database (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error (&) accessing (&) database (&)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when accessing the database.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW013 - Error (&) accessing (&) database (&) ?

  The SAP error message MW013 typically indicates an issue with accessing a database table or object. The message format usually looks like this: "MW013 Error (&) accessing (&) database (&)," where the placeholders represent specific details about the error, such as the database table name and the type of error encountered.
  Causes:
  
  Database Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified database object.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing access to the table.
  Network Issues: If the database is hosted on a different server, network issues could prevent access.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database connection settings.
  Database Instance Down: The database instance may be down or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the database table and release them if necessary.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the database object. You can check this using transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  Database Consistency Check: Run database consistency checks or repair tools provided by your database management system to identify and fix any corruption.
  Network Connectivity: Check the network connection between the SAP application server and the database server. Ensure that the database server is up and running.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system and ensure that the database connection parameters are correct.
  Restart Database: If the database instance is down, restart it and check if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to check locks), SU53 (to check authorization issues), and ST22 (to check dumps).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the MW013 error.
  Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Database Logs: If you have access, check the database logs for any errors or warnings that could indicate the root cause of the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or database administrator for further investigation.