How To Fix WN658 - Database error while creating or changing plant &1

WN658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Database error while creating or changing plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN658 - Database error while creating or changing plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message WN658, which states "Database error while creating or changing plant &1," typically indicates that there is an issue with the database operation related to the creation or modification of a plant in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, connectivity issues, or data integrity problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints in the database that prevent the creation or modification of the plant. This could include primary key violations, foreign key constraints, or unique index violations.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being entered may not meet the required format or validation rules set in the system.
  
  
  Database Locking: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current operation from being completed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change the plant.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database, such as