How To Fix 5P420 - & Beginning of function & or end of function & missing


5P420 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

  • Message number: 420

  • Message text: & Beginning of function & or end of function & missing

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to end a logical block with the function 'X'. However,
    the logical block that was started with the function 'Y' has not yet
    ended. Logical blocks represent the functions

    LPBEG ... LPEND.
    Example:

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


    .
    .
    LPEND (Function X)

    How to fix this error?

    This situation could have occurred because:
    You have forgotten to end the logical block
    END
    You have forgotten to begin the logical block LPBEG .. LPEND by placing
    LPBEG after IF.
    Insert the required function.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P420 - & Beginning of function & or end of function & missing ?
    The SAP error message 5P420 typically indicates that there is a syntax error in the ABAP code, specifically related to the structure of a function module or method. The message "Beginning of function & or end of function & missing" suggests that the ABAP runtime environment is unable to find the expected start or end statements for a function or method.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Keywords: The function or method definition may be missing the FUNCTION or ENDFUNCTION keywords.
    Incorrect Nesting: There may be an issue with the nesting of functions or methods, where one is not properly closed before another begins.
    Typographical Errors: There could be typographical errors in the function or method declaration.
    Commenting Issues: Improperly commented code can lead to the parser misinterpreting the structure of the code.
    Code Corruption: In rare cases, the code may be corrupted or improperly saved.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Syntax: Review the ABAP code for the function or method in question. Ensure that

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