How To Fix FG550 - System error in reading the control data

FG550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 550

• Message text: System error in reading the control data

What causes this issue?

The SAP archive object &v2& from application &v1& was not found.

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?

The archive object was possibly not created previously. Otherwise
it has to do with a system error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG550 - System error in reading the control data ?

  The SAP error message FG550, which states "System error in reading the control data," typically indicates an issue with the system's ability to access or interpret control data related to a specific process or transaction. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it often requires a systematic approach.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database, such as corruption or connectivity issues.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the control data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported to the system, they may not have been implemented correctly.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version being used that affect the reading of control data.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data or missing entries in the control tables can trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21)