How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS601 - Table &1 update failed for item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Table &1 update failed for item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS601 - Table &1 update failed for item &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS601: Table &1 update failed for item &2
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs during the Goods Movement or Warehouse Management process when an update to a database table fails for a specific item. The placeholders:
  
  &1 = Name of the database table that failed to update
  &2 = Item number or identifier related to the failed update
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Lock conflicts: The table or record is locked by another process, preventing the update.
  Data inconsistencies: The data being updated violates database constraints (e.g., foreign key, unique key).
  Authorization issues: The user/process does not have sufficient authorization to update the table.
  Technical problems: Database errors, such as deadlocks or communication failures.
  Incorrect or incomplete data: The item data might be incorrect or missing mandatory fields.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code interfering with standard update logic.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check the exact table and item:
  
  Identify the table (&1) and item (&2) from the error message.
  Use transaction SE11 or SE16N to inspect the table and the item data.
  
  
  
  Analyze locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the table or item.
  If locks exist, determine if they are stale and can be released.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Verify that the user/process has the necessary authorizations to update the table.
  Use SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review related application logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages.
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  
  
  
  Check data consistency:
  
  Verify that the data for the item is complete and consistent.
  Check for missing mandatory fields or invalid references.
  
  
  
  Debug or analyze custom code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are active in the process, debug or review them.
  Disable custom code temporarily to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Database and system health:
  
  Check for database errors or performance issues.
  Coordinate with BASIS team if needed.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the transaction:
  
  After resolving the root cause, try to reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SM12 – Lock entries
  SE11 / SE16N – Data dictionary / Table display
  SLG1 – Application log
  ST22 – ABAP runtime errors
  SM21 – System log
  SU53 – Authorization check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS601 or the specific table name.
  Sometimes, SAP releases patches or corrections for known issues causing update failures.
  
  
  
  Context:
  
  This error is often seen in Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) during goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer postings.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual table name and item number from the error message, more specific guidance can be given.