How To Fix ED597 - Function cannot be executed since no data container was passed

ED597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Function cannot be executed since no data container was passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED597 - Function cannot be executed since no data container was passed ?

  The SAP error message ED597, which states "Function cannot be executed since no data container was passed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing functions, particularly when working with data containers in the context of ABAP programs or data processing functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data Container: The function being called requires a data container (like an internal table or structure) to operate on, but none was provided.
  Incorrect Function Call: The function might be called incorrectly, or the parameters passed to it do not include the necessary data container.
  Initialization Issues: The data container may not have been initialized or populated with data before the function call.
  Contextual Issues: The function might be executed in a context where the data container is not available or not applicable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED597 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Function Call: Review the function call in