How To Fix AU018 - Processing termination (contact your system administrator)

AU018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Processing termination (contact your system administrator)

What causes this issue?

One of the structures in BALTD or BALTB is not defined in your Data
Dictionary. These structures are required for the description of the
data records that were transferred in the legacy data transfer.

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?

Contact the SAP Hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU018 - Details

• The SAP error message AU018, which indicates "Processing termination (contact your system administrator)," typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction in the SAP system. This error can be caused by various factors, and resolving it often requires a systematic approach. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction or program.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP code of the program being executed.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to processing terminations.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can cause the program to terminate unexpectedly.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the program can lead to termination.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the