How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC271 - Table index &1 of table variable &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Table index &1 of table variable &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC271 - Table index &1 of table variable &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC271 Table index &1 of table variable &2 not found typically indicates that there is an issue with a table variable in your ABAP program or function module. This error occurs when the program is trying to access an index of a table variable that does not exist or is out of bounds.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Index: The index specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the table variable (&2). This could happen if the index is greater than the number of entries in the table or if the table is empty.
  Table Initialization: The table variable may not have been properly initialized or filled with data before the index is accessed.
  Logic Errors: There may be a logical error in the code that leads to an attempt to access an index that is not valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Value: Review the code to ensure that the index being accessed is valid. You can do this by checking the size of the table variable before accessing it.
  IF index <= lines(table_variable).
      " Access the table variable
  ELSE.
      " Handle the error
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Initialize Table Variable: Ensure that the table variable is properly initialized and populated with data before accessing it. You can use a loop or a SELECT statement to fill the table.
  SELECT * INTO TABLE table_variable FROM your_table.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and monitor the values of the table variable and the index. This can help identify where the logic is failing.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the index might be out of bounds. This can prevent the program from crashing and allow for graceful handling of such situations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the ABAP documentation for more information on handling internal tables and their indexes.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums (like SAP Community or Stack Overflow) for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.