How To Fix 88789 - Problem with declaration for &1; too many &4 declared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Problem with declaration for &1; too many &4 declared

What causes this issue?

The declaration for &V1& arises a problem because not all information
gained during the declaration run can be transfered to the interface of
the Dual System.

System Response

The interface of the Dual System only allows a limited number of &V1&s
being transfered. The &V1& to be declared exceed this number. Since not
the complete information could be transferred, the declaration was not
processed correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88789 - Problem with declaration for &1; too many &4 declared ?

  The SAP error message 88789, which states "Problem with declaration for &1; too many &4 declared," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming. This error indicates that there is an issue with the declaration of variables or parameters in your ABAP program or function module. Specifically, it suggests that there are too many instances of a particular type of variable or parameter declared, which exceeds the allowed limit.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Declarations: The error usually arises when you have declared more variables of a certain type than the system can handle. This can happen in structures, tables, or function parameters.
  Incorrect Data Types: Sometimes, the issue may stem from using incorrect or incompatible data types in your declarations.
  Nested Structures: If you have nested structures or tables, the total number of declared elements may exceed the limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Declarations: Go through your code and check the declarations of variables, parameters, and structures. Ensure that you are not declaring more variables than necessary.
  Optimize Code: If you find that you have too many variables declared, consider optimizing your code. This could involve:
  
  Reducing the number of variables.
  Using arrays or internal tables instead of multiple individual variables.
  Refactoring your code to use more efficient data structures.
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types you are using are appropriate and compatible with the context in which they are declared.
  Limit Nested Structures: If you are using nested structures, try to flatten them or reduce their complexity to avoid hitting the declaration limit.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on variable declarations and limits in ABAP programming.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with best practices in ABAP development to avoid common pitfalls related to variable declarations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance, as they may have more specific insights based on your system configuration and version.