How To Fix E2057 - Mark the end of the block

E2057 - Overview

• 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