How To Fix PHIN201 - Insert terminated in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Insert terminated in table &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during insert into a database table.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

One reason may be that you tried to upload a file that is already
existing. You can check this as follows:
start the application PHIN_MAIN_APPL and use the input help for the
field "Select takeover table".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN201 - Insert terminated in table & ?

  The SAP error message PHIN201, which states "Insert terminated in table &," typically occurs during the process of inserting data into a database table in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of PHIN201 Error
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate integrity constraints, such as primary key or foreign key constraints. This can happen if you are trying to insert a duplicate key or if the foreign key references a non-existent record.
  
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being inserted may exceed the defined length of the fields in the database table.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: If mandatory fields are not provided in the insert statement, the operation will fail.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the insert may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the specified table.
  
  
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insert operation from completing.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the values being inserted may not match the expected data types of the table fields.
  
  
  Solutions to PHIN201 Error
  
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being inserted to ensure it does not violate any constraints. Check for duplicate keys and ensure that foreign key references are valid.
  
  
  Validate Field Lengths: Ensure that the data being inserted does not exceed the maximum length defined for each field in the table.
  
  
  Provide Required Fields: Make sure that all mandatory fields are included in the insert statement.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the insert operation on the specified table.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the table. If a lock is found, you may need to wait for the other transaction to complete or resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data types of the values being inserted match the expected data types of the table fields.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the table and check for constraints, field lengths, and data types.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to analyze the data being processed at runtime.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.