How To Fix RT544 - Short dumps in ABAP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Short dumps in ABAP

What causes this issue?

If an alert is reported here, an error occurred while executing an
ABAP program. The system generated a dump and reported this to the
monitoring architecture.

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

System Response

The reaction of the system is extremely dependent on special errors;
general statements are therefore not possible.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the error using transaction <DS:TRAN.ST22>ST22</> (ABAP
Runtime Errors). If the error is known to us, you will find information
about handling the error in the SAP Notes Database.
You can find more information about error handling and checking
programs in the SAP Library under:
<LS>SAP Library -> Basis Components -> ABAP Programming and Runtime
Environment (BC-ABA) -> BC - ABAP Programming (BC-ABA) -> The ABAP
Programming Language -> Special Techniques -> Catchable Runtime Errors
-> Program Checks</>. <DS:KENO.6ACD0316BB23D511AE6B08000627C664>Link to
this Information</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT544 - Short dumps in ABAP ?

  The SAP error message RT544 typically indicates that a short dump has occurred in an ABAP program. Short dumps are generated when a runtime error occurs during the execution of an ABAP program, and they provide detailed information about the error, including the cause, the program where it occurred, and the specific line of code that triggered the error.
  Cause of RT544 Short Dumps
  The causes of short dumps can vary widely, but some common reasons include:
  
  Syntax Errors: Issues in the ABAP code, such as incorrect syntax or logic errors.
  Data Type Mismatches: Trying to perform operations on incompatible data types.
  Database Issues: Problems with database access, such as missing tables or fields, or issues with database connections.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the program or excessive data processing.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute specific functions.
  Runtime Errors: Errors that occur during the execution of the program, such as division by zero or accessing a null object.
  
  Solution to RT544 Short Dumps
  To resolve a short dump indicated by RT544, follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Short Dump:
  
  Use transaction code ST22 to view the short dump details. This will provide information about the error, including the program name, line number, and a description of the error.
  Review the dump analysis to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Check the Code:
  
  If the dump is due to a coding error, review the ABAP code at the specified line number. Look for syntax errors, data type mismatches, or logic errors.
  Make necessary corrections to the code.
  
  
  
  Database Checks:
  
  Ensure that all database tables and fields referenced in the program exist and are accessible.
  Check for any database locks or issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Memory Management:
  
  If the error is related to memory, consider optimizing the program to reduce memory usage or increasing the memory allocation for the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Verify that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the program.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the program thoroughly to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new errors are introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address the specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: To view short dumps.
  SE80: To access the ABAP Workbench for code changes.
  SE38: To execute ABAP programs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on handling runtime errors and short dumps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other SAP professionals who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RT544 short dump error in your ABAP program.