How To Fix R2031 - Error updating table &1 (mode &2, SY-SUBRC &3)

R2031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R2 - Business Partner Contact

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error updating table &1 (mode &2, SY-SUBRC &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R2031 - Error updating table &1 (mode &2, SY-SUBRC &3) ?

  The SAP error message R2031 indicates that there was an issue updating a specific database table. The message format is as follows:
  R2031 Error updating table &1 (mode &2, SY-SUBRC &3)
  Where:
  
  &1 is the name of the table that is being updated.
  &2 indicates the mode of the operation (e.g., insert, update, delete).
  &3 is the system return code (SY-SUBRC) that provides additional information about the error.
  
  Causes
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from occurring.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being inserted or updated may violate constraints (e.g., primary key, foreign key, unique constraints).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the update on the specified table.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Incorrect Data: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format