How To Fix /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES000 - Expected a condition after the IF-Statement. (line &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Expected a condition after the IF-Statement. (line &1)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES000 - Expected a condition after the IF-Statement. (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES000 Expected a condition after the IF-Statement. (line &1) typically indicates a syntax error in an ABAP program. This error occurs when the ABAP compiler encounters an IF statement that is not followed by a valid condition. 
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Condition: The most common cause is that the IF statement is written without a condition. For example:
  IF.
  This will trigger the error because there is no condition specified after the IF.
  
  
  Syntax Error: There might be a syntax error in the preceding lines that affects the parsing of the IF statement.
  
  
  Commented Code: Sometimes, if the condition is commented out or incorrectly formatted, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IF Statement: Review the line indicated by &1 in the error message. Ensure that the IF statement has a valid condition. For example:
  IF <condition>.
  
  
  Correct Syntax: Make sure that the syntax of the IF statement and any related statements (like ELSE, ENDIF,