How To Fix /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON020 - Update to /SCWM/MESSAGELOG database was not possible

/SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Update to /SCWM/MESSAGELOG database was not possible

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/SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON020 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON020 indicates that there was an issue updating the /SCWM/MESSAGELOG database table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and can be caused by various factors. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the update.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints (like foreign key constraints) that are violated during the update.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the /SCWM/MESSAGELOG table. If you find locks, you may need to wait for the other