How To Fix SOTR_MESS400 - An exception was raised in function module &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 400

• Message text: An exception was raised in function module &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS400 - An exception was raised in function module &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2) ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS400 indicates that an exception was raised in a function module, and it provides the name of the function module and the return code (SY-SUBRC) that indicates the nature of the error. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to issues in the SAP system's processing logic or data handling.
  Cause:
  
  Data Issues: The input data being processed by the function module may be invalid or incomplete.
  Configuration Problems: There may be configuration issues in the related modules or components that the function module interacts with.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the function module itself or in the related components of the SAP system.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or other exceptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Verify the data being passed to the function module. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data is in the correct format.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the function module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the function module to identify the exact point of failure and the reason for the exception.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the function module. You can search for notes related to the specific function module name.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SY-SUBRC: This is a system field that contains the return code of the last executed ABAP statement. The value of SY-SUBRC can provide additional insights into the nature of the error.
  Function Module Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function module mentioned in the error message to understand its expected behavior and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SOTR_MESS400 error message in SAP.