How To Fix E2057 - Mark the end of the block

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Mark the end of the block

What causes this issue?

You have called block selection mode and have selected the first line
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?

To select a block, you must click on the first line of the block and
call the function <LS>Edit -> Select block</>. You must then repeat
this process for the last line of the block. The lines included in the
block are then shown on a colored background. You can then use the
functions from the <LS>Edit</> menu to cut out or copy the block and
paste it into another position.
If you wish to select a single line, you can use the function <LS>Edit
-> Select/deselect</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2057 - Mark the end of the block ?

  The SAP error message E2057, "Mark the end of the block," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when working with control structures such as loops, conditional statements, or modularization units (like FORM routines). This error indicates that the ABAP compiler has detected an issue with the structure of your code, specifically that it expects a closing statement to mark the end of a block of code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing END Statement: The most common cause is that you have not properly closed a block of code. For example, if you have an IF statement, a LOOP, or a CASE statement, you need to ensure that you have the corresponding ENDIF, ENDLOOP, or ENDCASE statement.
  Incorrect Nesting: If you have nested control structures, ensure that each block is correctly closed in the right order.
  Syntax Errors: Other syntax errors in the code can sometimes lead to this message, as the compiler may get confused about where a block starts and ends.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Missing END Statements: Review your code to ensure that every control structure has a corresponding closing statement. For example:
  IF condition.
      " Your code here
  ENDIF.  " Make sure this is present
  
  
  Review Nesting: Ensure that nested blocks are properly structured. For example:
  IF condition1.
      IF condition2.
          " Your code here
      ENDIF.  " Correctly closing the inner IF
  ENDIF.  " Correctly closing the outer IF
  
  
  Syntax Check: Use the syntax check feature in the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) to identify any other potential issues in your code.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider commenting out sections of your code to isolate the problem area. This can help you identify where the block structure is incorrect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ABAP programming for detailed information on control structures and their syntax.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other developers and their solutions.
  Code Review: If you're working in a team, consider having another developer review your code. A fresh set of eyes can often spot issues that you might have overlooked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E2057 error and ensure that your ABAP code is correctly structured.