How To Fix DB726 - Internal error during selection using search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Internal error during selection using search help

What causes this issue?

When using index selection to start a report, an internal error
occurred. This may be due to a logical database inconsistency.

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?

Either the person responsible (or SAP) must check the logical database
and make any necessary corrections.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB726 - Internal error during selection using search help ?

  The SAP error message DB726, which indicates an "Internal error during selection using search help," typically arises when there is an issue with the database or the search help configuration in the SAP system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database tables that the search help is trying to access.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or may reference non-existent fields or tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried by the search help.
  Data Volume: If the search help is trying to retrieve a large volume of data, it may lead to performance issues or timeouts.
  SAP Notes: There may be known bugs or issues related to the specific version of SAP you are using that have been addressed in SAP Notes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Consistency: Use transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT to check for database inconsistencies and perform necessary repairs.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the configuration of the search help. Ensure that all referenced tables and fields are valid and exist in the database.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Limit Data Volume: If the search help is returning too many records, consider adding selection criteria to limit the data returned or modifying the search help to improve performance.
  Apply SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error. Implement any recommended fixes or patches.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the search help and identify where the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide specific fixes or workarounds for the DB726 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11, SE80, SE37, SU53, and DB02 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.