How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING_EN014 - An error occurred during database selection: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING_EN - FAGL_REPORTING_EN

• Message number: 014

• Message text: An error occurred during database selection: &1&2&3&4

What causes this issue?

An unforeseen error occurred during database selection.

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?

This might be a temporary issue. If you can reproduce this issue
consistently, create a service ticket describing the steps necessary to
reproduce the issue in detail.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING_EN014 - An error occurred during database selection: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING_EN014 typically indicates that there was an issue during a database selection operation, which can occur in the context of financial reporting in the General Ledger (GL) module. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 in the error message usually provide additional details about the nature of the error, such as the specific database table or field involved, or the type of error encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data in the database may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to selection errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the SAP configuration that affect how data is retrieved.
  Performance Issues: If the database is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or other selection errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database server is up and running and that there are no network issues. You can test the connection from the SAP system to the database.
  Review the Error Details: Look at the specific details provided in the error message (the placeholders) to identify which table or field is causing the issue.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant database tables to identify and correct any inconsistencies or corruption.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to financial reporting and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor the database performance to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting data retrieval.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the relevant tables or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to run any custom reports or programs that may help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.