How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA213 - Database error - the substitution procedure &1 could not be saved

/SAPAPO/RBA213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Database error - the substitution procedure &1 could not be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA213 - Database error - the substitution procedure &1 could not be saved ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA213 Database error - the substitution procedure &1 could not be saved typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there is an issue with saving a substitution procedure in the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, authorization issues, or data integrity problems.
  Causes:
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints in the database that prevent the saving of the substitution procedure. This could include primary key violations, foreign key constraints, or unique index violations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to save the substitution procedure may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being entered, such as invalid or incomplete data that does not meet the requirements of the database schema.
  
  
  Database Locking: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current transaction from saving changes.
  
  
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