1P401 - Error during INSERT in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error during INSERT in table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P401 - Error during INSERT in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1P401 indicates that there was an error during an INSERT operation in a specified database table (denoted as &1). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Primary Key Violation: The record you are trying to insert may have a primary key that already exists in the table.
  Foreign Key Violation: The record may reference a foreign key that does not exist in the related table.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being inserted may not match the expected data types defined in the table schema.
  Null Value Violation: A field that is defined as NOT NULL is being assigned a null value.
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the insert operation.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the insert operation.
  Database Constraints: Other constraints (like unique constraints) may be violated by the insert operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify that the primary key value you are trying to insert does not already exist in the table.
  Validate Foreign Keys: Ensure that any foreign key references in the record being inserted correspond to existing records in the related tables.
  Data Type Verification: Check that the data types of the values being inserted match the definitions in the table schema.
  Review NOT NULL Constraints: Make sure that all required fields (NOT NULL) are being populated with valid data.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction monitoring tools to check if the table is locked by another process. If so, you may need to wait for the lock to be released.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user executing the insert has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Review Constraints: Look for any other constraints that might be violated and adjust the data accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and constraints.
  ST22: Check for short dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  SM21: Review the system log for any related error messages or warnings.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to get more insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.