How To Fix XM126 - Database update failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Database update failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM126 - Database update failed ?

  The SAP error message XM126, which indicates "Database update failed," typically occurs during a database operation where the system is unable to complete an update due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: Another transaction may be holding a lock on the database table that the update is trying to access.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being updated may violate constraints such as primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the connection to the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Transaction Rollback: If a previous operation in the same transaction failed, it may cause the entire transaction to roll back, leading to this error.
  Database Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the database that prevent updates from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for and resolve any locks on the database tables.
  Review Data: Ensure that the data being updated does not violate any database constraints. Validate the data for correctness.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Database Connection: Check the database connection status and ensure that the database server is up and running. You can use transaction DBACOCKPIT for monitoring.
  Transaction Logs: Review the transaction logs to identify any previous errors that may have caused the rollback.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying database issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the failure.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.