How To Fix EC800 - Generation of &1 terminated due to system error; return code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Generation of &1 terminated due to system error; return code &2

What causes this issue?

Generation terminated due to a system error

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?

Please inform SAP and send on the error message with the return code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC800 - Generation of &1 terminated due to system error; return code &2 ?

  The SAP error message EC800, which states "Generation of &1 terminated due to system error; return code &2," typically indicates that there was a problem during the generation of a specific object or process in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the generation of reports, programs, or other objects.
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the system configuration can cause generation failures.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests or missing objects in the transport directory can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user executing the generation can result in this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can also trigger this error.
  Code Errors: Bugs or issues in the ABAP code being executed can lead to unexpected termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's memory and CPU usage. If resources are low, consider optimizing or increasing them.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all relevant configurations are correct and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Transport Management: Verify that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the transport directory is correctly set up.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  Database Health: Check the database for locks, connectivity issues, or other problems. You may need to consult your database administrator.
  Debugging: If the error is related to custom ABAP code, use the ABAP debugger to identify the point of failure and correct any coding issues.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM21 (System Log) to gather more information about the error.
  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.