How To Fix 40020 - Internal error & during creation of control recipe

40020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Internal error & during creation of control recipe

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create the control recipe for one or more operations.
An internal error has occurred.

System Response

The system could not create the control recipe.

How to fix this error?

Please inform SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40020 - Internal error & during creation of control recipe ?

  The SAP error message "40020 Internal error" during the creation of a control recipe typically indicates an issue within the SAP system that is not directly related to user input or configuration. This error can arise from various underlying causes, including system inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the underlying database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or corruption, can lead to internal errors.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: If certain required configurations for the control recipe are missing or incorrect, it can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to create the control recipe may also lead to internal errors.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software version you are using that could cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction code SM21) for