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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP
Message number: 034
Message text: Database was not changed
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WRF_CHAR_VAL034
- Database was not changed ?SAP Error Message:
WRF_CHAR_VAL034: Database was not changed
Cause:
This error typically occurs when an attempt to update or change data in the database does not result in any actual modification. In other words, the system tried to perform a database update or insert operation, but the database content remained unchanged. This can happen due to:
Check the Data Being Updated:
Verify if the data you are trying to update is actually different from the existing data. If the data is the same, the system may not perform any update, leading to this message.
Review Program Logic:
If you are a developer or have access to the code, check the logic that performs the database update. Ensure that the update statement is correctly formed and that the WHERE clause correctly identifies the records to be updated.
Check Database Locks and Constraints:
Ensure there are no locks on the database table or constraints that prevent the update.
Verify Authorization:
Confirm that the user performing the update has the necessary authorizations to change the data.
Debugging:
Use debugging tools (e.g., ABAP debugger) to trace the update operation and see why no database change occurs.
Check for Notes or Patches:
Sometimes, this error can be related to known issues fixed by SAP Notes. Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL034
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Summary:
The error WRF_CHAR_VAL034 Database was not changed
means an update operation did not modify any data. Investigate the data, program logic, authorizations, and database constraints to resolve the issue.
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