How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL012 - General Error - please inform your system administrator

/ASU/GENERAL012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: General Error - please inform your system administrator

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL012 - General Error - please inform your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL012 General Error - please inform your system administrator is a generic error message that indicates an issue has occurred within the SAP system, but it does not provide specific details about the underlying cause. This can make troubleshooting a bit challenging. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information to help you address this error:
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings or parameters.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP software or specific transactions that lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or data integrity can trigger this error.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server can also lead to general errors.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might be causing the error.
  
  Potential Solutions:
  
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