How To Fix DB879 - Error while processing logical database selections

DB879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Error while processing logical database selections

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while processing the selections passed to the logical
database.

System Response

The system stopped processing the logical database.

How to fix this error?

Check the logical database call.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB879 - Error while processing logical database selections ?

  The SAP error message DB879, which states "Error while processing logical database selections," typically occurs when there is an issue with the logical database selection criteria in an ABAP program or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect selection criteria, issues with the logical database itself, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes of DB879 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the logical database may not match the data structure or may be incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Logical Database Issues: The logical database itself may have inconsistencies or may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the underlying database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the logical database.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the logical database is