How To Fix W/185 - Internal error during selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Internal error during selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/185 - Internal error during selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/185 Internal error during selection
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W/185 Internal error during selection typically occurs during a selection or data retrieval process in SAP reports or transactions. It indicates that an unexpected internal error happened while the system was trying to execute a selection statement, often related to database access or internal table processing.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent selection criteria passed to the report or program.  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database tables being accessed.  
  Authorization issues causing incomplete or failed data retrieval.  
  Bugs or errors in custom ABAP code or standard SAP programs during selection processing.  
  System or memory issues causing the selection to fail internally.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W/185 Internal error during selection message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:  
  
  Verify that the selection parameters entered are valid and consistent.  
  Avoid contradictory or incomplete selection conditions.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Program or Report:  
  
  If this occurs in a custom program, debug the selection logic to identify where the error occurs.  
  Check for any unhandled exceptions or incorrect internal table operations.
  
  
  
  Check Database Consistency:  
  
  Run database consistency checks (e.g., using transaction DB02 or relevant tools) on the tables involved.  
  Look for data inconsistencies or locked entries.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data.  
  Missing authorizations can cause incomplete data retrieval leading to internal errors.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes / Patches:  
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes addressing this error for your specific module or transaction.  
  Apply recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  System Resources:  
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and dumps (ST22) for related errors.  
  Ensure sufficient memory and system resources are available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:  
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved with the above steps, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information including the program name, selection criteria, and system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction ST22: Check for any short dumps related to the error.  
  Transaction SM21: Review system logs for related errors or warnings.  
  Transaction SE38 / SE80: Debug the program/report if custom code is involved.  
  SAP Notes: Search for "W/185 Internal error during selection" on the SAP ONE Support Launchpad.  
  Authorization Checks: Use SU53 to verify missing authorizations after the error occurs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The W/185 Internal error during selection is a warning indicating an internal problem during data selection, often due to invalid selection criteria, data inconsistencies, authorization issues, or program errors. Careful analysis of selection inputs, debugging, and system checks usually help identify and resolve the root cause.