How To Fix 3G261 - Internal error during selection of the data

3G261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Internal error during selection of the data

What causes this issue?

An error has occured when selecting data from PPOPX JOIN PPOIX in the
'READ_P_INDEX_UNCONDENSED' routine. No data was found for personnel
number &V1&, sequential number &V2&, RUNID in PPOPX &V3&, and runid in
PPOIX &V4&.

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3G261 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G261 ("Internal error during selection of the data") typically indicates that there is an issue with the data selection process in the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying causes, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data being processed.
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP software version you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to this error.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process requests properly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for accessing certain data can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  Run consistency checks or repair programs if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide