How To Fix AFX_WORKBENCH902 - Internal error: Database (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WORKBENCH - Messages from AFX Workbench

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Internal error: Database (see long text)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when executing a database module.
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WORKBENCH902 - Internal error: Database (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WORKBENCH902, which indicates an "Internal error: Database," typically arises from issues related to the database layer of the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or when accessing certain transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: Problems with the connection between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Database Corruption: Corruption in the database tables or indexes that the SAP system relies on.
  Insufficient Resources: Lack of memory, CPU, or disk space on the database server.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the database.
  Software Bugs: Bugs in the SAP application or the underlying database software.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the database server is up and running.
  Verify the connection settings in the SAP system (e.g., database host, port, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the database logs for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run database consistency checks to identify and repair any corruption. This may involve using tools like DBCC CHECKDB for SQL Server or similar commands for other databases.
  
  
  
  Resource Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the resource usage on the database server. Ensure that there is sufficient memory, CPU, and disk space available.
  
  
  
  Update Software:
  
  Ensure that both the SAP application and the database software are up to date with the latest patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message. There may be known issues and recommended fixes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and DB02 (Database Performance) to gather more information about the error.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific version and database type for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the AFX_WORKBENCH902 error in your SAP system.