How To Fix 69249 - Nesting error: Number ENDLOOP < Number repetition table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Nesting error: Number ENDLOOP < Number repetition table

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69249 - Nesting error: Number ENDLOOP < Number repetition table ?

  The SAP error message "69249 Nesting error: Number ENDLOOP < Number repetition table" typically occurs in ABAP programs when there is a mismatch in the number of LOOP and ENDLOOP statements. This error indicates that the program has more LOOP statements than corresponding ENDLOOP statements, leading to a nesting error.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Loop Statements: The most common cause is that there is an extra LOOP statement without a corresponding ENDLOOP, or there are too many ENDLOOP statements for the number of LOOP statements.
  Conditional Logic: If LOOP statements are placed inside conditional blocks (like IF statements), and the conditions are not properly managed, it can lead to this error.
  Nested Loops: If you have nested loops, ensure that each nested loop has its own ENDLOOP statement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Loop Structure: Review the code to ensure that every LOOP has a corresponding ENDLOOP. Count the number of each to identify mismatches.
  Indentation and Formatting: Properly indent your code to visually represent the structure of loops and conditionals. This can help you spot mismatches more easily.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the nesting goes wrong.
  Code Review: If the code is complex, consider having another developer review it to catch any logical errors that might be causing the nesting issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for guidelines on control structures, including LOOP and ENDLOOP.
  Best Practices: Follow best practices for writing clean and maintainable ABAP code, which includes proper use of indentation and comments to clarify the structure of loops and conditionals.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP programs to catch such issues during development rather than at runtime.
  
  By carefully reviewing your code and ensuring that all loops are properly closed, you should be able to resolve the nesting error.