How To Fix DB006 - Error when generating selection screen & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error when generating selection screen & &

What causes this issue?

Selection screen generation error.

System Response

The generation was terminated, but the screen source code had already
been generated and saved.

How to fix this error?

Use the Screen Painter transaction to perform a (syntax) check on the
selection screen. You can eliminate the error by correcting the key
words PARAMETERS / SELECT-OPTIONS / SELECTION-SCREEN that define the
selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB006 - Error when generating selection screen & & ?

  The SAP error message DB006 typically indicates an issue related to the generation of a selection screen in a report or program. This error can occur for various reasons, including issues with database access, problems in the program code, or inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  Causes of DB006 Error
  
  
  Database Access Issues: The error may arise if there are problems accessing the database, such as connection issues or missing database objects.
  
  
  Program Code Errors: There may be syntax errors or logical errors in the ABAP code that prevent the selection screen from being generated correctly.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data dictionary, such as missing or incorrectly defined fields, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain database tables or objects can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the program or report was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies