How To Fix GA225 - Error during database selection (table COEP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Error during database selection (table COEP)

What causes this issue?

You want to reverse a cycle. However, the number of line items selected
no longer agrees with the total in the document header.

System Response

Processing is terminated because a posting would lead to an incomplete
reversal.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA225 - Error during database selection (table COEP) ?

  The SAP error message GA225, which indicates "Error during database selection (table COEP)," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing the COEP table, which is part of the Controlling (CO) module in SAP. This table stores line item data for various controlling documents.
  Causes of GA225 Error
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database, such as corruption, locks, or connectivity problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the COEP table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data stored in the COEP table.
  Performance Issues: If the database is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or failures in executing queries.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can lead to errors when accessing certain tables.
  
  Solutions to GA225 Error
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the database is up and running without any issues. Check for locks or performance bottlenecks.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the COEP table. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the COEP table to identify and resolve any data issues. You can use transaction SE14 for database utility functions.
  Database Performance Monitoring: Monitor the database performance and check for any long-running queries or locks that may be affecting access to the COEP table.
  Check for Updates/Patches: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the COEP table, and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in the table.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that may help diagnose the issue.
  Performance Tuning: If performance is an issue, consider database tuning or optimizing the queries that access the COEP table.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the GA225 error in SAP.