How To Fix CX221 - Select the end of the block

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Select the end of the block

What causes this issue?

To select a block, you have to mark the beginning and end of the block.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You marked the beginning of the block. Mark the end of the block as
well.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX221 - Select the end of the block ?

  The SAP error message CX221, which states "Select the end of the block," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when working with block structures in the code. This error indicates that the ABAP compiler expects a closing statement for a block of code that has been opened but not properly closed.
  Cause:
  
  Unmatched Block Statements: The most common cause of this error is that there is an opening statement (like DO, WHILE, CASE, etc.) that does not have a corresponding closing statement (like ENDDO, ENDWHILE, ENDCASE, etc.).
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code that prevent the compiler from correctly identifying the end of a block.
  Nested Blocks: If you have nested blocks, the error may arise if the inner block is not properly closed before the outer block is closed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Matching Statements: Review your code to ensure that every opening block statement has a corresponding closing statement. For example, if you have a DO statement, make sure there is an ENDDO.
  Indentation and Formatting: Properly indent your code to visually represent the block structure. This can help you easily identify unmatched blocks.
  Syntax Check: Use the syntax check feature in the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) to identify any syntax errors that may be causing the issue.
  Commenting Out Code: If you are unable to find the issue, try commenting out sections of your code to isolate the block that is causing the error.
  Review Nested Blocks: If you have nested blocks, ensure that each inner block is closed before closing the outer block.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for detailed information on control structures and block statements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where developers discuss similar issues and solutions.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools in the ABAP Workbench to step through your code and identify where the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CX221 error and ensure that your ABAP code is correctly structured.