How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN031 - Cannot write data to table /SMB/SC_SLECST. Selection was not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cannot write data to table /SMB/SC_SLECST. Selection was not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN031 - Cannot write data to table /SMB/SC_SLECST. Selection was not saved ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN031 indicates that there is an issue with writing data to the table /SMB/SC_SLECST. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems, particularly when dealing with selection criteria or data entries.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write data to the specified table.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another process or user, preventing any write operations.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be constraints or validation rules that are not being met, causing the write operation to fail.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to write to the /SMB/SC_SLECST table. This can be done by reviewing user roles and permissions in the SAP