How To Fix RT140 - ABAP program terminations in dialog work processes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 140

• Message text: ABAP program terminations in dialog work processes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT140 - ABAP program terminations in dialog work processes ?

  The SAP error message RT140 indicates that an ABAP program has terminated in a dialog work process. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of RT140 Error
  
  
  Coding Errors: The most common cause is a bug in the ABAP code, such as unhandled exceptions, syntax errors, or logical errors that lead to runtime failures.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with database connectivity, such as timeouts, deadlocks, or issues with the database schema, can lead to program terminations.
  
  
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the work process can cause the program to terminate unexpectedly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: If the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain operations within the program, it may lead to a termination.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to unexpected behavior in ABAP programs.
  
  
  External System Failures: If the ABAP program interacts with external systems (like RFC calls), failures in those systems can cause the program to terminate.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check the Dump Analysis: Use transaction code ST22 to analyze the short dump generated by the termination. This will provide detailed information about the error, including the program name, line number, and the type of exception raised.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error is reproducible, use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  Review Code: Look for common coding mistakes, such as uninitialized variables, incorrect data types, or improper exception handling. Ensure that all exceptions are properly handled.
  
  
  Database Checks: Verify the database connection and check for any locks or performance issues. Use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related database errors.
  
  
  Memory Configuration: Check the memory settings for the SAP instance. You may need to increase the memory allocation for the dialog work processes.
  
  
  Authorization Checks: Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations. Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they are correct and optimal for the operations being performed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: Short Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for background jobs that may have failed)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to review the ABAP program)
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support with the details of the error and the analysis performed.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for best practices in ABAP programming and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RT140 error and implement a suitable solution.