How To Fix /SCMB/TMDL013 - Database update failed

/SCMB/TMDL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMDL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Database update failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMDL013 - Database update failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMDL013 Database update failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with the Transportation Management (TM) or related functionalities. This error indicates that there was a failure during a database update operation, which can be caused by various factors.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: Another transaction may be locking the database table that the update is trying to access.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being processed may violate database constraints (e.g., foreign key constraints, unique constraints).
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM module or related components.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables.