How To Fix C2168 - Internal: Error due to repeated generation of a function selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Internal: Error due to repeated generation of a function selection

What causes this issue?

A second attemp was made to generate a function entry for the same key.
There is probably an error in the program flow of one of the selected
functions.

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?

You should contact your systems administrator. If the error occurred
when executing a standard function the error must be investigated by
SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2168 - Internal: Error due to repeated generation of a function selection ?

  The SAP error message C2168, which states "Internal: Error due to repeated generation of a function selection," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with function modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the generation of a function selection screen, which may be caused by various factors.
  Causes:
  
  
  Repeated Function Generation: The error often arises when a function module or a function group is being generated multiple times in a way that is not allowed. This can happen if there are circular dependencies or if the function module is being called recursively without proper termination.
  
  
  Inconsistent State: The system might be in an inconsistent state due to previous errors or incomplete transactions, leading to issues when trying to generate the function selection screen.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there are transport requests that have not been properly imported or have been partially imported, it can lead to inconsistencies in