How To Fix 37673 - A variable step loop has already been defined

37673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 673

• Message text: A variable step loop has already been defined

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37673 - Details

• The SAP error message "37673: A variable step loop has already been defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with loops in the context of variable step loops in a report or program. This error indicates that there is an attempt to define a variable step loop when one has already been defined in the same context.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Definitions: You may have defined a variable step loop more than once in the same program or report.
  Incorrect Loop Structure: The structure of your loop may not be correctly defined, leading to confusion in the program about the loop's context.
  Nested Loops: If you are trying to define a variable step loop inside another variable step loop without proper closure of the first loop, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Loop Definitions: