How To Fix W/007 - Update not successful. Data entered is lost

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Update not successful. Data entered is lost

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/007 - Update not successful. Data entered is lost ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/007 Update not successful. Data entered is lost
  
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the update process for a database transaction was not successful. In SAP, updates are typically processed in two steps:
  
  Enqueue step: Locks the data to be updated.
  Update step: Actually writes the data to the database.
  
  If the update step fails, the system issues this warning, meaning the data you entered during the transaction was not saved to the database.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database lock conflicts: Another user or process has locked the data.
  Update task failure: The update work process could not complete due to system errors.
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient rights to perform the update.
  Program errors: Bugs or inconsistencies in the custom or standard program.
  System resource issues: Insufficient memory, disk space, or database problems.
  Communication problems: Network or RFC connection failures during update.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Update Requests:
  
  Use transaction SM13 (Update Request Monitor) to check for failed update requests.
  Identify the failed update and analyze the error details.
  If the update is stuck or failed, you may need to reprocess or delete the update request.
  
  
  
  Analyze System Logs:
  
  Use SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Look for database or update task errors.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use SM12 to check for locked entries that might block the update.
  If locks are obsolete, release them carefully.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transaction and update.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error is due to a custom program, debug the update function modules or BAPIs involved.
  Check for exceptions or dump analysis (transaction ST22).
  
  
  
  System Health:
  
  Check database health and system resources.
  Restart update work processes if necessary (basis team).
  
  
  
  Re-execute Transaction:
  
  After resolving the issue, re-enter the data and try the transaction again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM13: Monitor and manage update requests.
  Transaction SM12: Manage lock entries.
  Transaction SM21: System log for error analysis.
  Transaction ST22: Analyze short dumps.
  Update Task: SAP update processes run asynchronously; failures here cause this warning.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to W/007 or update failures.
  User Guide: SAP Help Portal documentation on update mechanisms.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Update task failure due to locks, authorization, system errors, or program bugs.
  
  
  Effect
  Data entered is lost because the update to the database was not successful.
  
  
  Solution
  Check SM13 for failed updates, analyze logs (SM21), check locks (SM12), verify authorizations, debug if needed, and reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context of the transaction or program where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.