How To Fix OIURVOW136 - Document & & was not approved, due to a database error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Document & & was not approved, due to a database error

What causes this issue?

An error in the database activity caused an update failure.

System Response

Please try this again.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW136 - Document & & was not approved, due to a database error ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW136 indicates that a document was not approved due to a database error. This type of error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of document management or workflow processes. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the SAP application and the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Data Integrity Issues: The document may have data that violates integrity constraints in the database, such as missing required fields or invalid data types.
  Locking Issues: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing the approval action from being completed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or approval process settings that lead to database errors.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there could be corruption in the database that affects the ability to read or write data related to the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database server is up and running, and that there are no network issues affecting connectivity.
  Review Document Data: Check the document for any missing or invalid data that could be causing the approval process to fail. Ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the document. If another user or process is holding a lock, you may need to wait or resolve the lock.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the configuration of the workflow or approval process to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no errors in the process definition.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into the specific database error.
  Database Maintenance: If you suspect database corruption, consult your database administrator to perform necessary maintenance or checks on the database.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), SLG1 (Application Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to diagnose issues further.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to approve the document has the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.