How To Fix P0786 - A CENDIF statement is missing in routine &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 786

• Message text: A CENDIF statement is missing in routine &

What causes this issue?

A CEND

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?

Correct routine &V1& and use report RPUGCC00 to generate another
personnel calculation rule check. If this is a routine delivered by
SAP, please contact the SAP telephone service.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0786 - A CENDIF statement is missing in routine & ?

  The SAP error message P0786 indicates that there is a missing CENDIF statement in a routine within your ABAP code. This error typically arises during the syntax check or execution of an ABAP program when the structure of conditional statements is not properly closed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An IF statement is opened without a corresponding CENDIF statement.
  There is a nested conditional structure where one or more CENDIF statements are missing.
  The code may have been modified, and the closing statement was inadvertently deleted or commented out.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P0786 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the Routine: Identify the routine mentioned in the error message. This will usually be a function module, method, or report program.
  
  
  Check Conditional Statements: Review the code for all IF, ELSEIF, and ELSE statements. Ensure that each IF has a corresponding CENDIF.
  
  
  Correct the Structure: If you find any missing CENDIF statements, add them in the appropriate places. Ensure that the logic of your conditions is maintained.
  
  
  Syntax Check: After making corrections, perform a syntax check on the program to ensure that there are no further errors.
  
  
  Test the Program: Execute the program to verify that the changes have resolved the issue and that the program runs as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Syntax: Familiarize yourself with the syntax rules for conditional statements in ABAP. Each IF must be closed with a CENDIF, and nested conditions must also be properly structured.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code if the error is not immediately apparent. This can help you identify where the logic may be breaking down.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having another developer review the code. A fresh set of eyes can often spot issues that you may have overlooked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P0786 error and ensure that your ABAP code is correctly structured.