How To Fix PG809 - Line number &1 outside the permitted area (&2 to &3).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Line number &1 outside the permitted area (&2 to &3).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG809 - Line number &1 outside the permitted area (&2 to &3). ?

  The SAP error message PG809, which states "Line number &1 outside the permitted area (&2 to &3)," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when dealing with internal tables. This error indicates that a line number specified in your code is outside the valid range of line numbers for the internal table being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Line Number: The line number specified in the operation is either less than 1 or greater than the number of lines in the internal table.
  Empty Internal Table: If the internal table is empty, any line number reference will be invalid.
  Incorrect Indexing: The code may be trying to access a line number that has not been populated or is beyond the current size of the internal table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Number: Ensure that the line number you are trying to access is within the valid range. The valid range is from 1 to the number of entries in the internal table.
  Use LINES() Function: Before accessing a specific line, use the LINES() function to check the number of entries in the internal table. For example:
  DATA: lv_line TYPE i.
  lv_line = 1. " Example line number
  IF lv_line >= 1 AND lv_line <= lines(your_internal_table).
      " Access the line safely
  ELSE.
      " Handle the error
  ENDIF.
  
  Check for Empty Tables: Before accessing any line, check if the internal table is empty. If it is, handle the situation appropriately (e.g., by displaying a message or skipping the operation).
  Debugging: If the error persists, use debugging tools to step through the code and inspect the values of the line numbers and the internal table at runtime.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Internal Tables: In ABAP, internal tables are used to store data in a structured way. Each entry in an internal table can be accessed using an index.
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your code to manage situations where the internal table might not have the expected data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on internal tables and their manipulation in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG809 error and ensure that your code handles internal table accesses correctly.