How To Fix SUWL008 - No update occurs. Check whether record exists

SUWL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUWL - Messages related to UWL

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No update occurs. Check whether record exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUWL008 - No update occurs. Check whether record exists ?

  The SAP error message SUWL008 ("No update occurs. Check whether record exists") typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with the User Information System (SUIM) or when trying to update user-related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Does Not Exist: The most common cause of this error is that the record you are trying to update does not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the user ID or the record being deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update operation.
  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, such as database locks or connectivity problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Record Existence: Verify that the record you are trying to update actually exists in the system. You can do this by