How To Fix SCWN021 - Internal error: unable to find data block & at position &

SCWN021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Internal error: unable to find data block & at position &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN021 - Internal error: unable to find data block & at position & ?

  The SAP error message SCWN021, which states "Internal error: unable to find data block & at position &," typically indicates an issue related to the internal data handling or data structure within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or when accessing specific transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: The data block that the system is trying to access may be corrupted or missing.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database, such as inconsistencies or corruption in the database tables.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system may lead to the inability to locate the required data block.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software or specific modules that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it may be due to incomplete or incorrect transport of objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Use transaction codes like