How To Fix ED005 - An internal error has occurred (& greater than line width &)

ED005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 005

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

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?

Report the error, and specify the procedure which resulted in this
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED005 - An internal error has occurred (& greater than line width &) ?

  The SAP error message ED005, which states "An internal error has occurred (& greater than line width &)," typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, particularly related to the line width exceeding the expected limits. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data import/export, report generation, or when processing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Data Length Exceeding Limits: The most common cause is that the data being processed exceeds the maximum allowed length for a particular field or line in the report or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that define the maximum line width for certain operations.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle data correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Corruption: Corrupted data in the database that does not conform to expected formats or lengths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data being processed to ensure that it does not