How To Fix OL653 - Specify a message for every exception

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Specify a message for every exception

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL653 - Specify a message for every exception ?

  The SAP error message OL653 ("Specify a message for every exception") typically occurs in the context of SAP's application development, particularly when working with exception handling in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error indicates that there is an issue with the way exceptions are defined in your code, specifically that not all exceptions have corresponding messages defined.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you have defined exceptions in your ABAP program or function module but have not provided a message for one or more of those exceptions. In ABAP, when you declare exceptions, it is expected that each exception should have a corresponding message that can be displayed when that exception is raised.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that every exception defined in your program or function module has an associated message. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Exceptions: Review the code where the exceptions are declared. This is typically done in the FUNCTION or METHOD definition.
  
  
  Define Messages: For each exception, ensure that you have a message defined. This can be done using the MESSAGE statement in ABAP. For example:
  IF <condition>.
    RAISE my_exception.
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Add Messages: If you have exceptions without messages, you can add them as follows:
  CASE my_exception.
    WHEN 'EXCEPTION_1'.
      MESSAGE 'Error occurred due to condition 1' TYPE 'E'.
    WHEN 'EXCEPTION_2'.
      MESSAGE 'Error occurred due to condition 2' TYPE 'E'.
    ...
  ENDCASE.
  
  
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the exception names or message definitions.
  
  
  Activate the Code: After making the necessary changes, activate the program or function module to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Code: Run the program or function module again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Exception Handling: Understanding how exception handling works in ABAP is crucial. You can refer to the SAP documentation on exception handling for more details.
  Message Classes: If you are using message classes, ensure that the messages are defined in the appropriate message class and that the class is activated.
  Debugging: If you continue to face issues, consider using the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the exception is being raised and not handled properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OL653 error and ensure that all exceptions in your SAP program have corresponding messages.