How To Fix P0787 - Routine & contains one ENDFORM statement too many

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Routine & contains one ENDFORM statement too many

What causes this issue?

Routine &V1& contains one ENDFORM statement too many.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0787 - Routine & contains one ENDFORM statement too many ?

  The SAP error message "P0787 Routine & contains one ENDFORM statement too many" typically indicates a problem in an ABAP program where there is an imbalance in the number of FORM and ENDFORM statements. This error occurs when the ABAP runtime detects that there is an extra ENDFORM statement that does not correspond to a FORM statement.
  Cause:
  
  Extra ENDFORM Statement: The most common cause is that there is an ENDFORM statement that does not have a matching FORM statement.
  Misplaced ENDFORM: Sometimes, the ENDFORM might be placed incorrectly within the code, leading to confusion in the structure of the program.
  Nested FORM Routines: If you have nested FORM routines, ensure that each FORM has a corresponding ENDFORM and that they are properly nested.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code for the routine mentioned in the error message. Look for the FORM and ENDFORM statements and ensure that they are correctly paired.
  Count Statements: Count the number of FORM and ENDFORM statements in the routine. They should match in number.
  Indentation and Formatting: Properly indent and format your code to make it easier to spot mismatched statements.
  Remove Extra ENDFORM: If you find an extra ENDFORM, remove it or adjust the code to ensure that it matches the intended logic.
  Check Nested Routines: If you have nested routines, ensure that the nesting is correct and that each FORM has a corresponding ENDFORM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on the FORM and ENDFORM statements.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the imbalance occurs.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having another developer review the code to catch any mistakes you might have overlooked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your ABAP program runs correctly.