How To Fix EC802 - 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: 802

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC802 - Generation of &1 terminated due to system error; return code &2 ?

  The SAP error message EC802 indicates that the generation of a specific object (denoted by &1) has been terminated due to a system error, with a return code of &2. This error typically occurs during the generation of various objects in SAP, such as programs, function modules, or other development objects.
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests or inconsistencies in the transport directory can cause generation failures.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user trying to perform the generation.
  Code Errors: Syntax errors or other issues in the ABAP code being generated can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database inconsistencies can also trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to generation failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Ensure that the system has sufficient memory and resources. Monitor system performance and consider increasing resources if necessary.
  Review Transport Requests: Check for any issues with transport requests. Ensure that all requests are correctly released and imported.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the generation. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Debugging: If the error is related to specific ABAP code, use the ABAP debugger to identify any syntax or runtime errors in the code.
  Database Check: Verify the database connection and check for any inconsistencies. You may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the object that is causing the error.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details, return code, and any relevant logs or traces.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EC802 error and implement a solution to resolve it.