How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG861 - Error in &1 (&2&3) while updating docm_node_id &4: key violation

/STMC/CR_MSG861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Error in &1 (&2&3) while updating docm_node_id &4: key violation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG861 - Error in &1 (&2&3) while updating docm_node_id &4: key violation ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG861 indicates a key violation that occurs during the update of a document node in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to insert or update a record in a database table, but the operation violates a unique key constraint. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to insert a record with a key that already exists in the database. This could happen if the document node ID (docm_node_id) being updated is already present in the table.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or incomplete data that leads to a violation of the unique constraints defined in the database.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to update the same record simultaneously, it can lead