How To Fix 37808 - Step loop size too small

37808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Step loop size too small

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37808 - Step loop size too small ?

  The SAP error message "37808: Step loop size too small" typically occurs when the size of the internal table used in a loop is insufficient to accommodate the data being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with large datasets or when the loop is not properly defined to handle the expected number of entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Table Size: The internal table defined for the loop may not have enough space allocated to hold all the entries being processed.
  Data Volume: The volume of data being processed exceeds the predefined limits of the internal table.
  Incorrect Loop Definition: The loop may be incorrectly defined, leading to an attempt to access more data than the table can handle.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Table Size: If you are using an internal table, ensure that it is defined with sufficient size. You can do this by using the APPEND statement to dynamically increase the size of the