How To Fix RT791 - ABAP SQL error: [&1] in report[&4] in SNAP:[&2] (user &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 791

• Message text: ABAP SQL error: [&1] in report[&4] in SNAP:[&2] (user &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT791 - ABAP SQL error: [&1] in report[&4] in SNAP:[&2] (user &3) ?

  The SAP error message RT791 indicates an ABAP SQL error that occurred during the execution of a report. The message provides specific details about the error, including the SQL error code, the report name, the snapshot ID, and the user who encountered the error. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  &1: This placeholder represents the specific SQL error code that occurred.
  &2: This placeholder represents the snapshot ID, which can be useful for debugging.
  &3: This placeholder represents the user who encountered the error.
  &4: This placeholder represents the name of the report in which the error occurred.
  
  Possible Causes
  
  Syntax Error in SQL Statement: There may be a syntax error in the SQL statement being executed.
  Database Constraints: The SQL operation may violate database constraints, such as primary key or foreign key constraints.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data types expected by the database and the data types being passed from the ABAP program.
  Database Connection Issues: There could be issues with the database connection, such as timeouts or connectivity problems.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the SQL operation.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check SQL Syntax: Review the SQL statement in the ABAP report for any syntax errors. Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to access the report code.
  Review Database Constraints: Check the database schema for any constraints that may be violated by the SQL operation.
  Data Type Validation: Ensure that the data types being used in the SQL statement match the expected types in the database.
  Database Connection: Verify the database connection settings and ensure that the database is up and running.
  User Authorizations: Check the authorizations of the user executing the report. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the database objects involved in the SQL operation.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure. This can provide more context about the error.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to access and modify the report.
  SQL Trace: You can use transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) to trace the SQL statements executed by the report and identify any issues.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the error message RT791.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.