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