How To Fix UMK860 - Writing failed; Error when inserting lines for benchmark values

UMK860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Writing failed; Error when inserting lines for benchmark values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK860 - Writing failed; Error when inserting lines for benchmark values ?

  The SAP error message UMK860, which states "Writing failed; Error when inserting lines for benchmark values," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with inserting or updating benchmark values in the database. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI), depending on the context in which you are working.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current operation from completing.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being inserted may violate constraints such as primary keys, foreign keys, or unique constraints.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP application server.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being inserted may not conform to the expected format or data type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like