How To Fix D3775 - Syntax error: TABLE can only be followed by SAMPLE or COLUMN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 775

• Message text: Syntax error: TABLE can only be followed by SAMPLE or COLUMN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3775 - Syntax error: TABLE can only be followed by SAMPLE or COLUMN ?

  The SAP error message D3775, which states "Syntax error: TABLE can only be followed by SAMPLE or COLUMN," typically occurs in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) when there is a syntax issue in your code related to the use of the TABLE keyword.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the TABLE keyword is used incorrectly in a statement. In ABAP, the TABLE keyword is expected to be followed by either SAMPLE or COLUMN. If it is followed by something else or used in an incorrect context, the syntax error will be triggered.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: You might be trying to use TABLE in a context where it is not valid.
  Misunderstanding of ABAP Syntax: The developer may not fully understand how to use the TABLE keyword properly in the context of the statement being written.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review the Code: Check the line of code where the error occurs. Ensure that the TABLE keyword is used correctly.
  Correct Usage: Make sure that TABLE is followed by either SAMPLE or COLUMN. For example:
  
  Correct: TABLE SAMPLE ...
  Correct: TABLE COLUMN ...
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Consult the ABAP documentation or help files to understand the correct usage of the TABLE keyword in the context you are working with.
  
  Example:
  If you have a statement like this:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF string.
  SELECT * FROM my_table INTO TABLE lt_data.
  And you mistakenly write:
  SELECT * FROM my_table TABLE lt_data.
  You will encounter the D3775 error. The correct syntax should be:
  SELECT * FROM my_table INTO TABLE lt_data.
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for the most accurate and detailed information regarding syntax and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP community forums for additional insights and examples from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and identify where the syntax error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the D3775 error in your ABAP code.