How To Fix S1398 - Undefined error occurred: SY-SUBRC = &

S1398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Undefined error occurred: SY-SUBRC = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1398 - Undefined error occurred: SY-SUBRC = & ?

  The SAP error message S1398 with the description "Undefined error occurred: SY-SUBRC = &" indicates that an unexpected error has occurred during the execution of an ABAP program. The SY-SUBRC variable is used in ABAP to indicate the return code of the last operation, and when it is not defined or is set to an unexpected value, it can lead to this error message.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Program Logic Error: There may be a logical error in the ABAP code that leads to an undefined state.
  Database Issues: Problems with database access, such as missing data or connection issues, can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the database can lead to unexpected behavior in the program.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger