How To Fix BSP_WD_SH005 - Index for element is too large

BSP_WD_SH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_WD_SH -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Index for element is too large

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BSP_WD_SH005 - Details

• The SAP error message BSP_WD_SH005: Index for element is too large typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that there is an issue with the index being used to access an element in a collection or array, which exceeds the allowed limits.
  Causes:
  
  Array/Collection Size: The index being accessed is larger than the size of the array or collection. This can happen if the application logic incorrectly calculates the index or if the data being processed is larger than expected.
  Data Binding Issues: If the data binding in the Web Dynpro application is not set up correctly, it may lead to attempts to access non-existent elements.
  Dynamic Content: If the application dynamically generates content based on user input or other factors, it may lead to situations where the index is not properly validated before access.
  Looping Errors: Errors in loops that iterate over collections can lead to accessing out-of-bounds indices.
  
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