How To Fix DS474 - Internal error: Invalid transaction code

DS474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Internal error: Invalid transaction code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS474 - Internal error: Invalid transaction code ?

  The SAP error message DS474 "Internal error: Invalid transaction code" typically indicates that there is an issue with the transaction code being used in the system. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some common reasons along with potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Transaction Code: The transaction code entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction code.
  System Configuration: The transaction code may not be properly configured in the system or may have been removed or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the transaction code was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Errors: There could be internal errors or inconsistencies in the SAP system that are causing the transaction code to be unrecognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Code: Verify that the transaction code is correct. Ensure there are no typos and that it is