How To Fix P0086 - Please check the new content of table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Please check the new content of table &1

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred when writing to the database. The system has
noted that entries with the same key have been included. In fact, this
is not the case, although this error has been reported.

How to fix this error?

Please call the form editor again and check all changes made since you
last saved the data.
The information for tables 'T512P' or 'T512G' indicate that text
elements have been positioned incorrectly, or have been incorrectly
created with length 0. The latter is displayed with the character '^'
when called.
The information for table T512Q indicates that single fields, and
possibly the condition data, is incorrect.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0086 - Please check the new content of table &1 ?

  The SAP error message P0086 ("Please check the new content of table &1") typically indicates that there is an issue with the data in a specific table in the SAP system. This error often arises during processes that involve data updates or changes, such as during the execution of a program or transaction that modifies or reads from a database table.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The table specified in the error message may contain inconsistent or invalid data that does not meet the expected criteria.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the current operation from accessing the required data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the data in the specified table.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the data correctly, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Content: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the content of the specified table. Look for any anomalies or inconsistencies in the data.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the table that might be causing the issue. If there are locks, determine if they can be released safely.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the table. This can be checked using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, consider debugging the program to identify where the error is being triggered.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate the transport to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation related to the specific table or transaction to see if there are known issues or fixes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional errors or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.