How To Fix /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES005 - IF-Statement without ENDIF.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: IF-Statement without ENDIF.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES005 - IF-Statement without ENDIF. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES005 IF-Statement without ENDIF typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when using the SAP Business One SDK or similar environments. This error indicates that there is an IF statement in your code that does not have a corresponding ENDIF statement, which is required to properly close the conditional block.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ENDIF: The most common cause is that an IF statement has been opened but not closed with an ENDIF.
  Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the code that prevents the parser from recognizing the ENDIF.
  Nested IF Statements: If you have nested IF statements, it’s possible that the ENDIF for an inner IF is missing or incorrectly placed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Your Code: Review the code where the error is reported. Look for any IF statements and ensure that each one has a corresponding ENDIF.
  Indentation and Formatting: Properly indent your code to make it easier to see the structure of your conditional statements. This can help you identify missing ENDIF statements.
  Use a Code Editor: If you are using an IDE or code editor, utilize features like syntax highlighting or code folding to help visualize the structure of your code.
  Debugging: If the code is complex, consider commenting out sections of the code to isolate the problem area. This can help you identify where the missing ENDIF is.
  Example Correction:
  IF condition.
      " Your code here
  ENDIF.  " Ensure this line is present
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Syntax: Familiarize yourself with ABAP syntax rules, especially regarding control structures like IF, CASE, LOOP, etc.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on writing ABAP code and best practices.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and identify where the logic may be failing or where the structure is incorrect.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your ABAP code is correctly structured.