How To Fix RSDME318 - Internal error; error while executing generated program in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Internal error; error while executing generated program in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME318 - Internal error; error while executing generated program in &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME318 indicates an internal error that occurs while executing a generated program in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises during the execution of queries or data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model, such as incorrect or missing data in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or DataSources.
  Query Design Problems: The query might be poorly designed or contain elements that are not compatible with the underlying data model.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or memory allocation problems.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the query can also lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that need to be applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model for inconsistencies. Ensure that all InfoObjects and InfoProviders are correctly defined and populated.
  Review Query Design: Analyze the query for any design flaws. Simplify the query if necessary and ensure that it aligns with the data model.
  Monitor System Performance: Check system performance metrics. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing the query or increasing system resources.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly. Check for missing dependencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the query. Review roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  SAP Notes and Patches: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address this specific error. Apply any recommended updates.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can try to debug the generated program to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including transaction codes, user IDs, and any relevant logs.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze and troubleshoot the issue further.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the internal error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDME318 error in your SAP BW/BI environment.