How To Fix >3905 - Internal error: Unexpected EXCEPTION in method &1

>3905 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 905

• Message text: Internal error: Unexpected EXCEPTION in method &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3905 - Internal error: Unexpected EXCEPTION in method &1 ?

  The SAP error message "3905 Internal error: Unexpected EXCEPTION in method &1" indicates that an unexpected exception has occurred in a specific method during the execution of an SAP program. This type of error is typically related to issues in the underlying code or configuration, and it can arise from various causes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Coding Errors: There may be bugs or unhandled exceptions in the ABAP code of the program or function module being executed.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be inconsistent or corrupt, leading to unexpected behavior in the program.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to unexpected exceptions.
  System Bugs: There may be known bugs in the version of SAP you are using that could lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the transaction can sometimes lead to unexpected exceptions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Short Dump: Use transaction code ST22 to check for short