How To Fix UMGLOG435 - Preparations for container tables not finished (current status: &1)

UMGLOG435 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Preparations for container tables not finished (current status: &1)

What causes this issue?

The check "Container Tables (Type K, L)" checks if all preparations for
so called container tables with the type 'K' or 'L' have been finished.
The current status of the preparation is ' &V1& ' which means that the
preparation is not finished yet.
Status 'K' = Preparation have been finished.
Status 'N' = Preparation has been started but not finished.
Any other status = Preparation has not been started yet.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Background: Container tables store structured data in wide, character
like fields. Such tables need a special handling in a Unicode conversion
to ensure correct alignment of data in the container fields.
Container tables can have different types. Type 'K' and 'L' tables need
a special preparation before the Unicode conversion tools start handling
these container tables.
The definitions of container tables can be display with report
UMG_INSERT_CONTAINER.

System Response

Container tables defined with type 'K' or 'L' are not processed by
transaction SPUMG.
R3load will stop the database export during Unicode conversion in case
the preparations for type 'K' or 'L' tables are not finished.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the preparations for type 'K' or 'L' tables are finished.
Read the Unicode Conversion Guide for more information on how to execute
the preparation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG435 - Preparations for container tables not finished (current status: &1) ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG435 indicates that the preparations for container tables have not been completed successfully, and it provides the current status of the operation. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer operations, particularly when working with SAP's data management or data migration tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Incomplete Initialization: The container tables may not have been properly initialized or set up before the operation was attempted.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database tables that prevent the operation from completing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are preventing the container tables from being prepared.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the specific transaction being executed can lead to this error.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to complete the necessary