How To Fix SA701 - Select block end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Select block end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA701 - Select block end ?

  The SAP error message SA701 "Select block end" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when there is an issue with the structure of a SELECT statement or the way the SELECT block is terminated in your code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ENDSELECT: The most common cause of this error is that the ENDSELECT statement is missing for a corresponding SELECT ... ENDSELECT block.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the SELECT statement or the surrounding code that prevents the parser from correctly identifying the end of the SELECT block.
  Nested SELECT Statements: If you have nested SELECT statements, ensure that each block is properly closed with its corresponding ENDSELECT.
  Improper Use of SELECT SINGLE: If you are using SELECT SINGLE, ensure that it is not being used in a context that requires a loop.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for ENDSELECT: Ensure that every SELECT ... statement that requires an ENDSELECT has one. For example:
  SELECT * FROM your_table INTO TABLE @DATA(result).
  LOOP AT result INTO DATA(row).
      " Process each row
  ENDLOOP.
  If you are using SELECT ... ENDSELECT, make sure it is properly structured:
  SELECT * FROM your_table INTO @DATA(row).
  ENDSELECT.
  
  
  Review Syntax: Go through your code to check for any syntax errors. Ensure that all statements are correctly formatted and that there are no missing keywords.
  
  
  Check Nesting: If you have nested SELECT statements, ensure that each one is properly closed. For example:
  SELECT * FROM outer_table INTO @DATA(outer_row).
  SELECT * FROM inner_table INTO @DATA(inner_row).
  ENDSELECT.
  ENDSELECT.
  
  
  Use SELECT SINGLE Correctly: If you are using SELECT SINGLE, ensure that it is not being used in a context that requires a loop. For example:
  SELECT SINGLE * FROM your_table INTO @DATA(single_row).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on SELECT statements and their syntax.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SA701 error and ensure that your SELECT statements are correctly structured.