How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR016 - A technical error occurred during selection

/SCWM/MONITOR016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: A technical error occurred during selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR016 - A technical error occurred during selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR016 A technical error occurred during selection typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there was a technical issue during the selection process, which could be due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection or the database itself, such as locks or performance issues.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system can lead to selection errors.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the warehouse management tables can trigger this error.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can cause timeouts or failures during data selection.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the transaction can lead to errors.
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports or changes to the system, they may not have been properly implemented.
  
  Solutions:
  
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