How To Fix E9898 - Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4)

Something has occurred in a CASE or
did not expect, or which is not permissible here.

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?

Note the field name and field value from the message as well as the
data pattern which lead to the error. Create a problem message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9898 - Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message E9898 "Unexpected ELSE case: field &1 with value &2 (&3 &4)" typically indicates that there is an unexpected condition in the code logic, particularly in a case or conditional statement. This error is often encountered in ABAP programs when the program logic does not handle a specific value or condition that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unanticipated Value: The field specified in the error message (&1) has a value (&2) that the program logic does not account for. This could be due to missing cases in a CASE statement or an IF-ELSE structure.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to expected values, possibly due to data entry errors or issues in upstream processes.
  Code Changes: Recent changes to the code or configuration may have introduced new values that were not considered in the existing logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Code: Check the relevant ABAP code where the error occurs. Look