How To Fix R7690 - Activity terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Activity terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7690 - Activity terminated ?

  The SAP error message R7690, which states "Activity terminated," typically indicates that a process or transaction in SAP has been interrupted or has failed to complete successfully. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to process termination.
  Timeouts: Long-running processes may exceed predefined time limits, causing them to be terminated.
  Database Locking: If a database lock is held by another transaction, it may prevent the current transaction from completing.
  Program Errors: Bugs or exceptions in custom ABAP programs or standard SAP programs can lead to unexpected terminations.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration can lead to process failures.
  User Authorizations: Lack of necessary authorizations can cause certain activities to be terminated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any related error messages or dumps that can provide more context about the termination.
  Review Job Logs: If the error occurred during a background job, check the job logs in transaction SM37 for more details.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings for the relevant processes.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST03N or ST06 to monitor system performance and resource usage. If resources are low, consider optimizing or upgrading the system.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any database locks that may be causing the issue. If necessary, release locks that are no longer needed.
  Debugging: If the error is related to a custom program, debugging the ABAP code may help identify the root cause.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address the specific error or provide patches.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that was terminated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By systematically investigating the potential causes and applying the appropriate solutions, you can often resolve the R7690 error and prevent it from recurring in the future.