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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail
Message number: 008
Message text: System error: Error inserting table &
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
WR008
- System error: Error inserting table & ?SAP Error Message:
WR008 System error: Error inserting table &
Cause
This error typically occurs when SAP tries to insert data into a database table, but the insertion fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
Database Constraint Violation:
- Primary key or unique key violation (duplicate entries).
- Foreign key constraint violation.
Data Type or Length Mismatch:
- The data being inserted does not conform to the table's field definitions (e.g., string too long, wrong data type).
Database Locking or Deadlock:
- The table or row is locked by another process, preventing insertion.
Authorization Issues:
- The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to insert data into the table.
Database or System Issues:
- Database connection problems, insufficient space, or other system-level errors.
Incorrect or Missing Data:
- Mandatory fields missing or incorrect data format.
Solution
Check the Table Name:
The message contains&
which is replaced by the actual table name in the runtime message. Identify the table involved.Analyze the Context:
- Check the transaction or program where the error occurs.
- Look at the data being inserted.
Check Database Constraints:
- Use SE11 to check the table definition and constraints.
- Verify if the data violates any constraints.
Check for Duplicate Entries:
- If primary key violation, check if the record already exists.
Check Authorizations:
- Verify if the user has insert authorization on the table (authorization object S_TABU_N or similar).
Check Locks:
- Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the table or related entries.
Debug the Program:
- If possible, debug the program or BAPI that performs the insert to see the exact data and error.
Check System Logs:
- Use SM21, ST22 (for dumps), or DB logs to find more details.
Database Health:
- Check database space and connectivity.
SAP Notes:
- Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to
WR008
and the specific table.
Related Information
Transaction Codes:
Common Tables:
The actual table name will be shown in the error message replacing &
. Knowing the table helps narrow down the cause.
SAP Notes and KBAs:
Search for WR008
and the table name on SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
Example:
If the error is WR008 System error: Error inserting table MARA
, it means the insert into the material master table failed.
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Cause | Database insert failed due to constraint violation, data issues, locks, or authorizations |
Solution | Identify table, check data and constraints, verify authorizations, check locks, debug |
Tools | SE11, SM12, ST22, SM21, ABAP Debugger |
Further Help | SAP Notes, SAP Support Portal, Basis and ABAP teams |
If you provide the exact table name or the context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.
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