How To Fix O1842 - Program terminated when updating & from &

O1842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Program terminated when updating & from &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1842 - Program terminated when updating & from & ?

  The SAP error message O1842 ("Program terminated when updating & from &") typically indicates that there was an issue during the update process of a program or transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, which can lead to the program failing during the update.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Database Lock: A database lock might be preventing the update from completing successfully.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or errors in the ABAP code of the program being executed.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to program termination.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21)