How To Fix 55898 - Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4)

55898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4)

What causes this issue?

An unexpected case has occurred in a CASE construct (or
This field contains a value that the developers had not reckoned with
or a value that should not occur.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Note the field name and the field value plus the data constellation and
send a problem message to SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55898 - Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message 55898 indicates that there is an unexpected ELSE case in the code logic, specifically related to a field that has a certain value. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when using CASE statements or similar conditional logic.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 55898 is triggered when the program encounters a value for a field that does not match any of the expected cases defined in a CASE statement, and there is no corresponding ELSE clause to handle this unexpected value. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The value of the field may not be valid or expected based on the business logic.
  Code Logic Errors: The CASE statement may not cover all possible values of the field, leading to an unexpected ELSE case.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., new values added to a field), the existing logic may