How To Fix MQ189 - Program & was started ONLINE and abended !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Program & was started ONLINE and abended !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ189 - Program & was started ONLINE and abended ! ?

  The SAP error message "MQ189 Program & was started ONLINE and abended!" typically indicates that a program (often a background job or report) has encountered a runtime error and has terminated unexpectedly while running in an online session. This can happen for various reasons, including coding errors, resource issues, or configuration problems.
  Causes
  
  Coding Errors: There may be bugs in the ABAP code that lead to runtime errors, such as unhandled exceptions or incorrect logic.
  Database Issues: Problems with database connections, such as timeouts or deadlocks, can cause the program to abend.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to program failures.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or in the program's environment can lead to abends.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user executing the program can also cause it to fail.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check the Dump Analysis: Use transaction code ST22 to analyze the short dump generated by the abend. This will provide detailed information about the error, including the line of code where it occurred and the type of exception raised.
  Review the Code: If you have access to the ABAP code, review it for potential issues. Look for unhandled exceptions, incorrect logic, or any other anomalies.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources using transaction SM50 or SM66 to see if there are any bottlenecks or resource shortages.
  Database Monitoring: Use transaction DB02 to check for database performance issues or locks that might be affecting the program.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address the specific error or issue you are encountering.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: Short Dump Analysis
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  DB02: Database Performance Monitoring
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices in error handling and debugging ABAP programs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the abend and implement a solution to resolve the issue.