How To Fix W/058 - Error reading from the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Error reading from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/058 - Error reading from the database ?

  SAP Message:
  
  W/058 Error reading from the database
  
  Cause:
  The message W/058 Error reading from the database typically indicates that there was a problem when SAP tried to read data from the database. This can be caused by several issues, including:
  
  Database connectivity problems: Network issues or database server downtime.
  Database locks or deadlocks: The requested data is locked by another process.
  Corrupted or inconsistent database entries: Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database tables.
  Authorization issues: The SAP user or process does not have sufficient rights to read the data.
  Timeouts: The database query took too long and timed out.
  Incorrect or missing data: The requested data does not exist or is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W/058 Error reading from the database, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the database server is up and running.
  Check network connectivity between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Use database tools or OS commands (e.g., ping, tnsping for Oracle) to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Analyze Database Locks:
  
  Use SAP transaction SM12 to check for locked entries.
  If locks are blocking the read, investigate and release them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Database Logs and Dumps:
  
  Review database logs for errors or warnings.
  Check SAP short dumps (transaction ST22) for related runtime errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the SAP user or background job has the necessary authorizations to read the database tables.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks or SAP standard reports to verify data integrity.
  Use transaction DB02 to check database health.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings (if applicable):
  
  If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the database query timeout parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W/058 or the specific database system in use.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If the problem persists, restarting the SAP application server or database services might help.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  DB02 – Database Analysis
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version and database platform for known issues related to database read errors.
  
  
  
  Database Specifics:
  
  The exact cause and solution might depend on the underlying database (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server, etc.). Consult your database administrator for database-specific diagnostics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The W/058 error indicates a failure in reading data from the database, often due to connectivity, locking, authorization, or data integrity issues. Systematic checking of connectivity, locks, authorizations, and database health usually helps identify and resolve the problem.