How To Fix EA796 - Syntax entry numbering contains errors.

EA796 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Syntax entry numbering contains errors.

What causes this issue?

The numbering of the segments in the view is incorrect. Either the
segment sequence does not correspond to the sequence of these segments
in the assigned basic type (in the assigned extension) or the numbering
is not sequential.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA796 - Details

• The SAP error message EA796, which states "Syntax entry numbering contains errors," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with syntax checks or when defining syntax for a specific function or module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the numbering of syntax entries, which can lead to problems in the execution of the program or function.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Syntax Definition: The syntax entries may not be defined correctly, leading to inconsistencies in numbering.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate syntax entries that conflict with each other.
  Missing Entries: Some expected syntax entries may be missing, causing the numbering to be out of order.
  Corrupted Syntax Table: The internal table that holds the syntax definitions may be corrupted or improperly initialized.
  Version Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise due to version mismatches in the SAP system or the ABAP environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Syntax Definitions: Review the syntax definitions in your ABAP program