How To Fix WXPB104 - Database error when modifying table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Database error when modifying table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB104 - Database error when modifying table &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPB104 Database error when modifying table &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to modify a database table (insert, update, or delete) and encounters a database-level error. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual table name involved in the operation.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database constraints violation: Such as primary key, foreign key, unique constraints, or check constraints.
  Lock conflicts: The table or row is locked by another process.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient rights to modify the table.
  Database connection problems: Network issues or database server problems.
  Data type or length mismatches: Trying to insert or update data that does not conform to the table definition.
  Database triggers or stored procedures: Errors raised by database-level triggers during modification.
  Table does not exist or is inconsistent: The table might be missing or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error message and logs:
  
  Look at the short dump (transaction ST22) for more detailed information.
  Check system log (SM21) and developer traces (ST11).
  Review the database logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Identify the exact database error:
  
  The message WXPB104 is generic; the real cause is in the underlying database error.
  Use transaction DB02 or database tools to check table status and locks.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to see if the table or related entries are locked.
  If locked, wait or release locks carefully.
  
  
  
  Verify data consistency:
  
  Ensure the data being written complies with table constraints.
  Check for null values in non-nullable fields, data length, and format.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to modify the table.
  
  
  
  Database health:
  
  Check database connectivity and health.
  Consult your DBA if needed.
  
  
  
  If the table is custom or Z/Y table:
  
  Check if recent changes to the table structure or database objects might cause the issue.
  
  
  
  Debug the program or process:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction or program, debug to see what data is being written.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WXPB (related to Web Dynpro or Business Server Pages)
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ST22 (ABAP short dumps)  
  SM12 (Lock entries)  
  SM21 (System log)  
  DB02 (Database analysis)  
  SE11 (Data dictionary)  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXPB104 and the specific table name.
  Database-specific errors: Sometimes the underlying database error code is appended or logged separately; check those for more precise troubleshooting.
  
  
  Summary
  WXPB104 indicates a database error during modification of a table. The root cause is usually a constraint violation, lock, authorization, or data inconsistency issue. Investigate detailed logs and dumps, check locks and authorizations, verify data integrity, and consult your DBA if necessary.