How To Fix WP139 - POS consignment: Error changing the DB table (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 139

• Message text: POS consignment: Error changing the DB table (&)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP139 - POS consignment: Error changing the DB table (&) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP139 POS consignment: Error changing the DB table (&)
  typically occurs in the context of POS (Point of Sale) consignment processing. The message indicates that there was an error when the system tried to update or change a database table related to POS consignment data.
  
  Cause
  
  Database update failure: The system attempted to update a database table related to POS consignment but encountered an error. The placeholder (&) usually contains the name of the table or a specific error code/message.
  Locking issues: The table or record might be locked by another process, preventing the update.
  Authorization problems: The user or process might lack the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Data inconsistencies: The data being written might violate database constraints (e.g., foreign key constraints, unique keys).
  Technical issues: Problems such as database connection issues, buffer problems, or transport errors.
  Custom code or enhancement errors: If there are user exits or enhancements in the POS consignment process, they might cause errors during DB updates.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  Look at the full message in the system to identify the exact table or error code in place of (&).
  Check the short dump (transaction ST22) if available for more technical details.
  
  
  
  Analyze database locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries on the relevant tables.
  If locks exist and are stale, release them carefully.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job running the process has the required authorizations for database updates.
  
  
  
  Review data consistency:
  
  Check the data being processed for inconsistencies or violations of database constraints.
  Run consistency checks or database utility tools if available.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code:
  
  Review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to POS consignment processing.
  Debug or temporarily disable custom code to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Database and system health:
  
  Check database logs and system logs (SM21) for related errors.
  Ensure the database is running properly without corruption or connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WP139.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SM12 – Lock entries
  ST22 – ABAP runtime errors (short dumps)
  SM21 – System log
  POS transaction codes related to consignment processing (varies by system)
  
  
  
  Tables involved:
  
  The exact table depends on the message detail, but common POS consignment tables include:
  
  /POS/CONS (POS consignment header)
  /POS/CONSD (POS consignment details)
  Other related POS tables depending on the scenario.
  
  
  
  
  
  SAP modules:
  
  Retail POS (IS-Retail)
  Inventory management and consignment processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name or error code in place of (&), I can help you with more precise troubleshooting steps.