How To Fix WS549 - Update termination: Check the update log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Update termination: Check the update log

What causes this issue?

An updating termination has occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can analyze the problem in the update log (transaction SM13). If you
cannot solve the problem yourself, contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS549 - Update termination: Check the update log ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS549 Update termination: Check the update log
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS549 indicates that an update task in the SAP system has been terminated unexpectedly. This usually happens during the asynchronous update process when an update request fails due to some issue in the update program or database operation.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database errors such as deadlocks, constraint violations, or communication failures.
  Program errors in the update function module or update task.
  Authorization issues preventing the update from completing.
  Inconsistent data or missing data required for the update.
  System resource problems like insufficient memory or disk space.
  Update task queue overload or update process termination.
  
  
  What does the message mean?
  
  The update request was not successfully completed.
  The update task was terminated and rolled back.
  The system advises to check the update log for detailed information about the failure.
  
  
  How to find more information?
  
  
  Check the update log:
  
  Transaction SM13 (Update Requests)
  Here you can see the list of update requests and their status.
  Look for entries with status "Error" or "Terminated".
  Select the failed update request and display the detailed log.
  The log will provide the exact error message, program name, and possibly the line number or database error.
  
  
  
  Check system logs:
  
  Transaction SM21 (System Log)
  Look for related error messages or dumps around the time of the update failure.
  
  
  
  Check short dumps:
  
  Transaction ST22
  Look for any ABAP runtime errors related to the update function module.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Analyze the update log (SM13):
  
  Identify the root cause from the detailed error message.
  If it is a database error, check the database for locks, constraints, or space issues.
  If it is a program error, debug the update function module or report.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the failed update requests:
  
  In SM13, you can try to reprocess the failed update requests if the underlying issue has been fixed.
  Use the "Reprocess" function carefully, ensuring the cause of failure is resolved to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Fix the underlying problem:
  
  If the error is due to missing authorizations, assign the required roles.
  If the error is due to data inconsistencies, correct the data.
  If the error is due to system resources, free up memory or disk space.
  If the error is due to program bugs, apply SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Monitor update tasks:
  
  Use transaction SMQ1 and SMQ2 to monitor outbound and inbound queues if the update is related to ALE or IDocs.
  Check for stuck or failed queues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to the specific error message or update function module.
  SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM13: Main tool to analyze update errors.
  Transaction SM21: System log for related errors.
  Transaction ST22: ABAP short dumps.
  Update function modules: Custom or standard function modules that perform database updates asynchronously.
  SAP Notes: Check for known issues and fixes.
  Update Termination: When an update task fails, the system rolls back the changes to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS549 Update termination: Check the update log
  
  
  Cause
  Update task failed due to DB error, program error, authorization, or system issues
  
  
  Check
  Update log in SM13, system log SM21, short dumps ST22
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze and fix root cause, reprocess update requests in SM13, apply SAP Notes if needed
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SM13, SM21, ST22, SMQ1, SMQ2
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific update request details or error log, I can help analyze the exact cause further.