How To Fix OK033 - An error has occurred in a generation program

OK033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 033

• Message text: An error has occurred in a generation program

What causes this issue?

When you want to run a report that uses the PSJ logical database, module
pools are generated for runtime optimization and memory optimization.
This module pool cannot be generated since there is an error in the
logical database. This error can only occur, if the SAPDBPSJ program was
changed during the runtime of your program.

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?

Restart the report or transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OK033 - An error has occurred in a generation program ?

  The SAP error message OK033, which states "An error has occurred in a generation program," typically occurs during the execution of a program related to the generation of master data or during the processing of certain transactions in SAP. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data that the generation program is trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to errors during the generation process.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or issues in the custom code or standard program being executed.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may lead to timeouts or failures in the generation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
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