How To Fix WS453 - An internal error occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 453

• Message text: An internal error occurred

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

Procedure for System Administrators

Profit group &V1& is not defined in Customizing. Check the Customizing
setting for <DS:SIMG.W_WLFA_0021>Profit Groups</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS453 - An internal error occurred ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS453 - An internal error occurred
  
  Cause
  The error message WS453 typically indicates that an unexpected internal error has occurred within the SAP system during the execution of a work process. This is a generic error message that can be triggered by various underlying issues such as:
  
  Memory problems or resource exhaustion in the work process.
  Inconsistencies or corruption in the SAP kernel or buffer.
  Issues with the ABAP runtime environment.
  Problems in the communication between the SAP GUI and the application server.
  Errors in custom code or standard SAP programs that cause runtime exceptions.
  Database inconsistencies or locks that cause the work process to fail.
  Kernel or patch level incompatibilities or bugs.
  
  Because WS453 is a generic internal error, the exact cause often requires detailed analysis of system logs and traces.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS453 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Short Dump (ST22):  
  
  Use transaction ST22 to analyze the short dump generated at the time of the error. The dump will provide detailed information about the error, including the program, line number, and call stack.
  Identify if the error is caused by custom code or standard SAP code.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs (SM21):  
  
  Check system logs for any related error messages or warnings around the time WS453 occurred.
  
  
  
  Analyze Work Process Trace Files:  
  
  Look into the developer traces (transaction ST11) for work process logs and dev_w* files for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  Check Kernel and Patch Level:  
  
  Ensure that the SAP kernel is up to date and compatible with your SAP system version.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address known issues causing WS453.
  
  
  
  Memory and Resource Checks:  
  
  Verify that the application server has sufficient memory and resources.
  Check for memory leaks or resource exhaustion.
  
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If the error is reproducible, debug the program to identify the exact cause.
  Check for any recent changes in custom code or transports that might have introduced the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for SAP Notes related to WS453.
  If the problem persists and cannot be resolved, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing all relevant logs and dump information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Error Analysis  
  SM21 - System Log  
  ST11 - Developer Traces  
  SM50/SM66 - Work Process Overview and Global Work Process Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version and kernel patch level for known issues related to WS453.
  
  
  
  Common Related Errors:  
  
  Other internal errors like WS452, WS454 may appear in similar contexts and might be related.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS453 - An internal error occurred
  
  
  Cause
  Generic internal runtime error due to memory, kernel, code, or database issues
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze ST22 dumps, check logs (SM21), review kernel patches, debug code, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Tools
  ST22, SM21, ST11, SM50, SAP Support Portal
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the short dump details or system logs, I can help analyze the issue further.