How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE002 - A Program Error Occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 002

• Message text: A Program Error Occurred

What causes this issue?

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

Contact your SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE002 - A Program Error Occurred ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE002: A Program Error Occurred typically indicates that there is an issue with the data source or the program logic in the context of SAP's data extraction or reporting processes. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data extraction from a data source, while running reports, or when accessing certain transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source may be incorrectly configured or may not be available.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP program that is trying to access the data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data being accessed.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or in the specific module being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the data source is available and not locked or in a maintenance state.
  
  
  
  Review Program Logic:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, review the program for any logical errors or exceptions that may be causing the issue.
  Check for any recent changes to the program that might have introduced the error.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data being accessed to ensure there are no corrupt records.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Look for any related error messages that might indicate a more specific issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for debugging.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand any known issues or configuration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the AS_DATASOURCE002 error in your SAP environment.