How To Fix /SMB/CM_CONVERSION050 - Modifying database completed with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CONVERSION -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Modifying database completed with errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION050 - Modifying database completed with errors ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION050 Modifying database completed with errors typically indicates that there was an issue during a database modification operation, often related to data conversion or migration processes. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, migrations, or when running specific programs that modify database entries.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not meet the integrity constraints of the database, such as primary key violations, foreign key constraints, or data type mismatches.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the database can lead to errors during modification.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to modify the database.
  Database Locking: The database may be locked by another process, preventing the modification from completing successfully.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific cause of the error.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and adheres to the database constraints. This may involve checking for duplicates, ensuring data types match, and verifying foreign key relationships.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform the database modification.
  Database Locks: Check for any locks on the database that may be preventing the operation from completing. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Re-run the Process: If the error was due to a temporary issue, re-running the process may resolve the problem.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, consult with your database administrator to check for any underlying database issues or to perform maintenance tasks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or dumps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific transaction or program you are using, as it may contain troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement an appropriate solution.