How To Fix SF013 - Invalid pointer operation with empty pointer ranges

SF013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid pointer operation with empty pointer ranges

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF013 - Invalid pointer operation with empty pointer ranges ?

  The SAP error message "SF013 Invalid pointer operation with empty pointer ranges" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with internal tables or pointers. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform an operation on a pointer that is not valid, often because the pointer is referencing an empty range or an uninitialized area of memory.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Internal Table: The error can occur if you are trying to access or manipulate an internal table that is empty or has not been properly initialized.
  Invalid Pointer Reference: If a pointer is expected to reference a valid memory location but is instead pointing to an empty or null reference, this error can arise.
  Incorrect Looping or Indexing: If you are looping through an internal table or using an index that exceeds the bounds of the table, it can lead to this error.
  Improper Use of Pointers: If you are