How To Fix CACSMENUE004 - Error occurred in function module "HTMLCNTL_SHOW_DATA"

CACSMENUE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMENUE - Message Class for Main Menu

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error occurred in function module "HTMLCNTL_SHOW_DATA"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMENUE004 - Error occurred in function module "HTMLCNTL_SHOW_DATA" ?

  The SAP error message CACSMENUE004, which indicates that an error occurred in the function module "HTMLCNTL_SHOW_DATA," typically relates to issues with displaying data in a web-based interface or a specific transaction that uses HTML controls. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete, corrupted, or not formatted correctly, leading to issues when the system attempts to render it in HTML.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the web application or the SAP system settings that affect how data is displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or functions, leading to errors when trying to display that data.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or the specific version you are using that affect the HTML control functionality.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP server and the client can