How To Fix WP018 - Parts of upload data were not updated

WP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Parts of upload data were not updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP018 - Parts of upload data were not updated ?

  The SAP error message WP018, which states "Parts of upload data were not updated," typically occurs during data upload processes, such as when using transaction codes like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or during batch input sessions. This error indicates that some of the data being uploaded did not successfully update in the target system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Validation Errors: The data being uploaded may not meet the required validation rules set in the target SAP system. This could include incorrect formats, missing mandatory fields, or values that do not conform to predefined criteria.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the upload may not have the necessary authorizations to update certain records or fields in the system.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The records being updated may be locked by another user or process, preventing the upload from completing successfully.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues such as system performance problems, network issues, or errors in the upload program