How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK050 - Modifying database completed with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• 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/FKCHK050 - Modifying database completed with errors ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK050 Modifying database completed with errors typically indicates that there was an issue during a database modification operation, often related to financial transactions or data integrity checks. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, data uploads, or batch processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not meet the required integrity constraints, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid data formats.
  Database Locking: Another process may be locking the database table that the operation is trying to modify, preventing the current operation from completing successfully.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to errors during database operations.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may introduce errors during database operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Error Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and 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 meets all necessary constraints. Check for missing or incorrect data in the relevant fields.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables involved in the operation. If locks are found, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locks.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements, review the code for any potential issues that could lead to errors during database modifications.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there were any authorization failures.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLG1 (Application Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or screenshots.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions and database operations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.