How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL003 - An internal error occurred in the application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 003

• Message text: An internal error occurred in the application

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred in the application, in method &V1& of
ABAP class &V2&.

System Response

The system terminates the process.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL003 - An internal error occurred in the application ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL003 indicates that an internal error occurred in the application, specifically related to the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) module within SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This type of error can be caused by various factors, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or bugs in the application.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be missing or incorrect data in the FMEA records or related objects.
  Configuration Issues: The FMEA application may not be properly configured, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain functionalities within the FMEA module.
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP system or a specific version of the FMEA application that is causing the error.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or internal errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the FMEA records and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  Review Configuration: Verify that the FMEA application is configured correctly. This may involve checking settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to PLM and FMEA.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to perform the actions they are attempting.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the internal error.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any error logs and steps to reproduce the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMEA for accessing the FMEA application, and SLG1 for viewing application logs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for FMEA to ensure that you are following best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the PLM_FMEA_APPL003 error in your SAP system.