How To Fix SLS002 - System failure

SLS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS - PAW - Message class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: System failure

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS002 - System failure ?

  The SAP error message SLS002, which indicates a "System failure," can arise from various underlying issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration can lead to failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can trigger this error.
  Memory or Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or system resources can cause the system to fail.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems in the transport layer, such as issues with transport requests or inconsistencies in the transport directory.
  Software Bugs: Bugs in the SAP software or in custom code can lead to unexpected system failures.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and the database server can also result in this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the cause of the failure.
  Analyze Short Dumps: Use transaction ST22 to check