How To Fix SL274 - terminated after signal &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 274

• Message text: terminated after signal &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL274 - terminated after signal & ?

  The SAP error message SL274, which indicates that a program has been terminated after receiving a signal (often referred to as "terminated after signal &"), typically points to an issue where the SAP system or a specific program has encountered a critical error that caused it to stop unexpectedly. This can happen for various reasons, including memory issues, coding errors, or system resource limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Memory Issues: The program may be trying to access more memory than is available, leading to a crash.
  Coding Errors: There may be bugs in the ABAP code or in the underlying logic of the program.
  Database Issues: Problems with database connections or queries can lead to unexpected terminations.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient CPU or memory resources on the server can cause programs to terminate.
  Signal Handling: The program may be receiving a signal (like SIGSEGV for segmentation fault) due to illegal memory access or other critical issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what caused the termination.
  Analyze Dump: Use transaction ST22 to analyze the short dump generated by the termination. This will give you specific information about the error, including the program name, line number, and error type.
  Memory Configuration: Ensure that the SAP system has adequate memory allocated. You may need to adjust the instance profile parameters related to memory.
  Code Review: If the error is related to custom ABAP code, review the code for potential bugs or inefficiencies. Debugging the program may help identify the issue.
  Database Health Check: Check the health of the database and ensure that it is properly configured and optimized.
  System Resources: Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O) to ensure that the server is not overloaded. Consider scaling up resources if necessary.
  Patch and Update: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to SL274 or similar terminations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on memory management and performance tuning.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.