How To Fix ED004 - An internal error has occurred (& greater than line number &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: An internal error has occurred (& greater than line number &)

What causes this issue?

The cause of the problem is an internal error in the editor.

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 report the error, and give the procedure which resulted in
this error as exactly as possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED004 - An internal error has occurred (& greater than line number &) ?

  The SAP error message ED004, which states "An internal error has occurred (& greater than line number &)," typically indicates that there is an issue within the SAP system that is not directly related to user input or configuration. This error can arise from various underlying causes, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted data in the system that is causing the internal error.
  Program Errors: Bugs or issues in the ABAP code or the program being executed can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can trigger unexpected behavior.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to internal errors.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests that have not been properly imported can also cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what caused the