How To Fix /PRA/EF018 - Insertion Failed

/PRA/EF018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/EF -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Insertion Failed

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/PRA/EF018 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/EF018 Insertion Failed typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to insert data into a database table or a specific data structure within the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and the solution may depend on the specific context in which the error occurs. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Common Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate integrity constraints, such as primary key or foreign key constraints.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields in the database table may not be populated, leading to insertion failure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the values being inserted may not match the expected data types in the database schema.
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insertion of new records.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the insertion may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
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