How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL010 - Cannot read data from database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot read data from database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL010 - Cannot read data from database ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL010 Cannot read data from database typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to retrieve data from the database. This can be due to various reasons, including database connectivity issues, data inconsistencies, or configuration problems.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: The connection between the SAP application server and the database may be disrupted or misconfigured.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data stored in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Database Locking: The data might be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the APO configuration or in the database connection parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database is up and running.
  Check the connection settings in the SAP system (transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59 for RFC connections).
  Ensure that the database user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables that might be causing the issue.
  If locks are found, determine if they can be released safely.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data using transaction CIF or other relevant transactions.
  If inconsistencies are found, you may need to correct them manually or through a data repair process.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  Look for any database-related errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the relevant SAP services or the entire application server to refresh the connections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), SM12 (Lock Entries), SU53 (Authorization Check), and DBACOCKPIT (Database Administration).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for APO and database management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  System Monitoring: Implement regular monitoring of the database and application server to proactively identify and resolve issues before they lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/FAVSEL010 Cannot read data from database error effectively.