How To Fix >U016 - A communication error occurred during update

>U016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: A communication error occurred during update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U016 - A communication error occurred during update ?

  The SAP error message U016 indicates that a communication error occurred during an update process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data updates, batch processing, or when interacting with external systems. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Temporary network disruptions or connectivity problems between the SAP system and the database or application server can lead to this error.
  Database Locking: If the database is locked or if there are issues with database transactions, it can cause communication errors.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the communication parameters can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can cause timeouts or communication failures.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems in the transport layer, such as issues with RFC (Remote Function Call) connections, can also trigger this error.
  Application Errors: Bugs or issues in the application logic