How To Fix PDTC032 - Error when updating table &1 (vendor: &2, return code: &3)

PDTC032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDTC - Messages PDTC

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Error when updating table &1 (vendor: &2, return code: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDTC032 - Error when updating table &1 (vendor: &2, return code: &3) ?

  The SAP error message PDTC032 indicates that there was an error when attempting to update a specific table, typically related to vendor data. The message provides the following details:
  
  &1: The name of the table that is being updated.
  &2: The vendor number associated with the update.
  &3: The return code that indicates the nature of the error.
  
  Possible Causes
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being updated may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key constraints or unique constraints.
  Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the specified table.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the database itself.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being submitted for the update may not conform to the expected format or data type.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being updated