How To Fix RN400 - Beginning of area reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RN - Rename Tool message

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Beginning of area reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RN400 - Beginning of area reached ?

  The SAP error message "RN400: Beginning of area reached" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with internal tables or data processing. This error indicates that the program has attempted to read beyond the beginning of an internal table or data area, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pointer Movement: The error often arises when a program tries to read data from an internal table using a pointer (like a loop or a read statement) that has already moved past the first entry of the table.
  Empty Internal Table: If the internal table is empty and the program attempts to access its first entry, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Loop Logic: If the logic in a loop is not correctly set up to handle the boundaries of the internal table, it can lead to this error.
  Improper Use of READ Statement: Using the READ TABLE statement without proper checks can lead