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How To Fix SV187 - Insert-only-mode activation: update/deletion of entries not allowed


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SV187 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 187

  • Message text: Insert-only-mode activation: update/deletion of entries not allowed

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SV187 - Details

  • Error Code: SV187

    Error Message: Insert-only-mode activation: update/deletion of entries not allowed


    Summary

    This error occurs when the system is set to 'insert-only mode,' which means that only new entries can be added, and any attempt to update or delete existing records is blocked.


    Root Causes

    • The database table or application component is configured to allow only insert operations to ensure data integrity or audit compliance.
    • A user or program tries to modify or delete existing entries while the system is in insert-only mode.
    • Custom code or enhancements enforce insert-only restrictions on certain tables or data objects.
    • System settings or authorization profiles restrict update/delete operations for specific data sets.

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