How To Fix AJ024 - Error in IF-ELSE-ENDIF nesting: missing ENDIF variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Error in IF-ELSE-ENDIF nesting: missing ENDIF variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ024 - Error in IF-ELSE-ENDIF nesting: missing ENDIF variant ?

  The SAP error message AJ024, which indicates "Error in IF-ELSE-ENDIF nesting: missing ENDIF variant," typically arises in ABAP programming when there is a structural issue in the code related to conditional statements. This error suggests that the ABAP interpreter has encountered an IF statement that does not have a corresponding ENDIF, or there is a mismatch in the nesting of these statements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing ENDIF: An ENDIF statement is missing for an IF statement.
  Incorrect Nesting: The IF, ELSE, and ENDIF statements are not properly nested. For example, an ENDIF might be placed incorrectly, or an ELSE might be missing.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the conditional statements that prevent the parser from correctly identifying the structure.
  Commented Code: Sometimes, if parts of the code are commented out, it can lead to confusion in the nesting structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Missing ENDIF: Review the code to ensure that every IF statement has a corresponding ENDIF. Each IF should be closed properly.
  IF condition.
      " some code
  ELSE.
      " some code
  ENDIF.  " Ensure this is present
  
  
  Verify Nesting: Ensure that the nesting of IF, ELSE, and ENDIF statements is correct. Each IF should be properly closed before starting a new one.
  IF condition1.
      IF condition2.
          " some code
      ELSE.
          " some code
      ENDIF.  " This ENDIF closes the inner IF
  ELSE.
      " some code
  ENDIF.  " This ENDIF closes the outer IF
  
  
  Review Syntax: Check for any syntax errors in the conditional statements. Ensure that all conditions are correctly formed.
  
  
  Commenting: If you have commented out parts of the code, ensure that it does not disrupt the logical flow of the IF statements.
  
  
  Use of Debugger: Utilize the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the nesting issue occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for guidelines on control structures and proper syntax.
  Code Review: Conduct a code review with peers to catch any structural issues that may have been overlooked.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP community forums for additional insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By carefully reviewing the code structure and ensuring proper syntax, you should be able to resolve the AJ024 error effectively.