How To Fix BO005 - A program error occurred

BO005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BO - General object number

• Message number: 005

• Message text: A program error occurred

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BO005 - A program error occurred ?

  The SAP error message BO005, which states "A program error occurred," is a generic error message that indicates an unexpected issue has occurred within the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and troubleshooting it may require a systematic approach. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Coding Errors: There may be a bug in the ABAP code or a custom program that is being executed.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupt data in the database can lead to unexpected behavior.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can trigger this error.
  System Performance: Resource constraints, such as memory or CPU issues, can lead to program errors.
  Transport Issues: Problems during the transport of objects from one environment to another can cause inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Short Dump: Use transaction code ST22 to check for short dumps related to the error. This