How To Fix RSDMD218 - Unable to write record '&1' to &2 at second attempt


RSDMD218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Unable to write record '&1' to &2 at second attempt

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  • What causes this issue?

    During the master data update the master data tables are read to
    determine which records of the passed data package have to be inserted,
    updated, or modified. Between reading the tables at the start of package
    processing and the actual insertion of records at the end of package
    processing, some records are inserted into the master data table by a
    simultaneously running request.
    The master data update tries to overwrite the records inserted by the
    simultaneously running process but this database record modification
    returns an unexpected error.

    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?

    Check if the values of the master data record with the key mentioned in
    this message are updated correctly.
    Run master data RSRV test "Time Overlaps of Load-Requests" and specify
    the request that is currently running to analyze what requests are
    running simultaneously and may have affected the master data update
    process.
    Re-schedule your master data load process to avoid such situations in
    future.
    Read SAP note 668466 for more information about master data update
    scheduling.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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RSDMD218 - Details

  • The SAP error message RSDMD218, which states "Unable to write record '&1' to &2 at second attempt," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to write a record to a data target (like an InfoProvider) after a first attempt failed.
    Causes:
    
    Data Locking Issues: The data target might be locked by another process or user, preventing the current process from writing to it.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded, such as missing mandatory fields or data type mismatches.
    Database Constraints: The database might have constraints (like primary key or foreign key constraints) that are violated by the data being written.
    System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to failures in writing data.
    Transport Layer Issues: If the data is being transported between different systems,

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