How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING006 - DB update failed. Preparation unsuccessful

/RPM/PLANNING006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: DB update failed. Preparation unsuccessful

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/RPM/PLANNING006 - Details

• The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING006 DB update failed. Preparation unsuccessful typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module, particularly during planning or data update processes. This error indicates that there was a failure in the database update process, which can be caused by various factors.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or invalid data in the planning data that is being processed.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked by another transaction, preventing the update from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the configuration of the RPM module or related components.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or failures in processing updates.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, there may be missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being