How To Fix /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES074 - CONTINUE command is only permitted in loop

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: CONTINUE command is only permitted in loop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES074 - CONTINUE command is only permitted in loop ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES074 CONTINUE command is only permitted in loop typically occurs in ABAP programming when the CONTINUE statement is used outside of a loop structure. The CONTINUE statement is designed to skip the current iteration of a loop and continue with the next iteration. If it is used in a context where there is no loop, the ABAP runtime environment will raise this error.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Placement of CONTINUE: The CONTINUE statement is placed outside of a loop (e.g., DO, WHILE, LOOP AT).
  Logical Errors: There may be a logical error in the code where the programmer intended to use CONTINUE within a loop but mistakenly placed it outside.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Loop Structure: Review the code to ensure that the CONTINUE statement is placed within a valid loop structure. For example:
  LOOP AT it_table INTO wa_table.
      IF condition.
          CONTINUE. " This is valid
      ENDIF.
      " Other processing
  ENDLOOP.
  
  
  Remove or Replace CONTINUE: If the CONTINUE statement is not needed, you can remove it or replace it with appropriate logic that fits the context of the code.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the logic requires skipping certain iterations, ensure that the CONTINUE statement is correctly placed within the loop. If the loop is conditional, ensure that the loop is structured correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on control structures and the use of the CONTINUE statement.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the flow of execution, which can help in understanding where the CONTINUE statement is being misused.
  Code Review: Conduct a code review with peers to identify logical errors and improve code quality.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your ABAP code functions as intended.