How To Fix DB283 - Program & has type S

DB283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Program & has type S

What causes this issue?

You can only create variants for programs that do not have type 'S'.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DB283 - Details

• The SAP error message DB283 typically indicates a database-related issue, often associated with a program or transaction that has encountered a problem while trying to access or manipulate data in the database. The specific message "Program & has type S" suggests that the program in question is a standard program (type S) and is likely encountering a runtime error or a database inconsistency.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The program may be trying to access a database table that is locked by another transaction.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain database objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or SAP system can lead to errors.
  Resource Limitations: The database may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, disk space).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to