How To Fix LO_AB_XPRA042 - Function module &1 failed with returncode &2. View &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LO_AB_XPRA - Messages for XPRAs in AgBu and GTM

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Function module &1 failed with returncode &2. View &3

What causes this issue?

At the creation or the deletion of view &V3&, the function module &V1&
failed with an unexpected error indicated by return code &V2&.

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?

You can restart the program. If the error still occurs, get in contact
with SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LO_AB_XPRA042 - Function module &1 failed with returncode &2. View &3 ?

  The SAP error message LO_AB_XPRA042 indicates that a function module has failed during the execution of an XPRA (a type of program that is used to perform upgrades or adjustments in the SAP system). The message provides specific details about the function module that failed, the return code, and the view involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Function Module Failure: The function module specified in the error message encountered an issue during its execution. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect data in the database.
  Issues with the underlying logic of the function module.
  Problems with the configuration or setup of the system.
  Database inconsistencies or locks.
  
  
  
  Return Code: The return code (&2) provides insight into the nature of the failure. Different return codes indicate different types of errors, such as:
  
  0: Success
  1: Warning
  2: Error
  Other codes may indicate specific issues.
  
  
  
  View Issues: The view (&3) mentioned in the error could be related to the data structure or configuration that the function module is trying to access or modify.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Return Code: Analyze the return code to understand the specific error. You can refer to SAP documentation or the function module's source code to interpret the return code.
  
  
  Review the Function Module: 
  
  Use transaction SE37 to look up the function module mentioned in the error message.
  Check the implementation for any known issues or bugs.
  If you have access to the source code, review it for potential problems.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: 
  
  Ensure that the data in the database is consistent and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that the function module relies on.
  You may need to run consistency checks or repair tools provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or the function module in question. SAP Notes often contain patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details, return code, and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE37: Function Module
  SLG1: Application Log
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP and the specific function module.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the function module to understand its purpose and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the LO_AB_XPRA042 error in your SAP system.