How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_E100 - Program terminated due to fatal error in exception control

/PF1/MSG_EH_E100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_E -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Program terminated due to fatal error in exception control

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E100 - Program terminated due to fatal error in exception control ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E100 Program terminated due to fatal error in exception control typically indicates that there is a serious issue within the exception handling mechanism of the program you are running. This can occur due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  Causes:
  
  Programming Errors: There may be bugs in the ABAP code that lead to unhandled exceptions or incorrect exception handling logic.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be corrupt or not conforming to expected formats, leading to exceptions that are not properly managed.
  System Configuration: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or missing components can lead to unexpected behavior.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resource allocation can cause the program to fail unexpectedly.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code for any unhandled exceptions or logical errors. Ensure that all exceptions are properly caught