How To Fix WJ206 - Database error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Database error

What causes this issue?

An error occurred accessing the database.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ206 - Database error ?

  SAP Error Message: WJ206 - Database error
  
  1. Cause
  The SAP error message WJ206 typically indicates a database error encountered during the execution of a database operation within the SAP system. This error is usually raised when the underlying database system (such as Oracle, HANA, MSSQL, etc.) returns an error that SAP cannot process normally.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database constraint violations: e.g., unique key violation, foreign key violation.
  Deadlocks or lock timeouts on database tables.
  Database connection issues: network problems, database server down.
  Syntax errors or invalid SQL statements generated by SAP.
  Resource limitations: insufficient tablespace, disk full, or memory issues.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in database tables.
  Authorization problems at the database level.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WJ206 error, follow these steps:
  a) Check the detailed error message and logs
  
  Look at the short dump (ST22) for detailed information about the error.
  Check the SAP system log (SM21) and database logs for related messages.
  Identify the exact database error code and message accompanying WJ206.
  
  b) Analyze the database error
  
  Use the database error code/message to understand the root cause.
  For example, if it is a unique constraint violation, check the data causing the conflict.
  If it is a deadlock, analyze the locking situation and adjust the program or database settings.
  
  c) Check database connectivity and resources
  
  Verify that the database server is up and reachable.
  Check for resource issues like tablespace availability, disk space, and memory.
  Ensure database user authorizations are correct.
  
  d) Correct the underlying issue
  
  Fix data inconsistencies or remove duplicate entries if constraint violations occur.
  Adjust or optimize SQL statements or database indexes if performance or locking issues are involved.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if the error is caused by known bugs.
  
  e) Re-run the transaction or program
  
  After fixing the root cause, retry the operation to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Transaction ST22: Analyze ABAP short dumps for detailed error context.
  Transaction SM21: Check system logs for related errors.
  Transaction DBACOCKPIT: Monitor database health and performance.
  SAP Notes: Search for WJ206 or the specific database error code on the SAP Support Portal.
  Database Admin Tools: Use native database tools to check logs, locks, and resource usage.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WJ206 - Database error
  
  
  Cause
  Database constraint violation, deadlocks, connectivity, resource issues, invalid SQL, data corruption
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze dump/logs, identify DB error, fix data or resource issues, check connectivity, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Tools
  ST22, SM21, DBACOCKPIT, DB admin tools
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact database error message accompanying WJ206 or the context in which it occurs, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.