How To Fix MQ056 - Program & contains syntax errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Program & contains syntax errors

What causes this issue?

Syntax errors occurred in a generated program.

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?

Check the entries in the control tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ056 - Program & contains syntax errors ?

  The SAP error message MQ056 indicates that there are syntax errors in the program you are trying to execute or compile. This error typically occurs in ABAP programs when the code does not conform to the syntax rules of the ABAP programming language.
  Causes of MQ056 Error
  
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is that there are actual syntax errors in the ABAP code, such as:
  
  Missing keywords or punctuation (e.g., missing ENDLOOP, ENDIF, etc.)
  Incorrectly spelled keywords or identifiers
  Mismatched parentheses or quotes
  Incorrect data type declarations
  
  
  
  Incompatible Statements: Using statements that are not compatible with the current context or structure of the program.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Variables: If variables are not defined properly or are used before they are declared.
  
  
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, copying code from other sources can introduce hidden characters or formatting issues.
  
  
  Solutions to MQ056 Error
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review the code for any syntax errors. You can use the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80)