Error
Error Code:
291
SAP S/4HANA Error 291: Invalid SQL Argument Identifier
Description
This error, ERR_SQL_NOT_POS_ARGUMENT, indicates that an SQL statement or function within SAP S/4HANA has been executed with an argument identifier that is not a positive integer. It typically occurs when a system process, custom development, or integration attempts to access or manipulate data using an invalid reference, leading to a database operation failure.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_NOT_POS_ARGUMENT: Argument identifier must be positive
Known Causes
3 known causesCustom Code Errors
Developed custom reports, ABAP programs, Fiori extensions, or database procedures might contain logic that incorrectly assigns or passes non-positive values as argument identifiers to SQL operations.
External Integration Issues
Integrations with third-party systems or external applications, communicating via APIs or direct database access, may be generating SQL statements with invalid or missing positive argument identifiers.
Data Migration/Import Failures
Errors during data migration or mass data imports can lead to inconsistencies where expected positive argument identifiers are missing or invalid in the imported dataset.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service