How To Fix /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES018 - ENDIF without IF. (line &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: ENDIF without IF. (line &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES018 - ENDIF without IF. (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES018 ENDIF without IF. (line &1) typically indicates a problem in the ABAP code where an ENDIF statement is present without a corresponding IF statement. This is a syntax error in the ABAP programming language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing IF Statement: The most common cause is that there is an ENDIF statement in the code that does not have a matching IF statement. This can happen if the IF statement was accidentally deleted or commented out.
  Incorrect Nesting: If there are nested IF statements, it is possible that the nesting is incorrect, leading to an ENDIF being placed without a corresponding IF.
  Code Modification: If the code has been modified recently, it is possible that changes introduced a mismatch between IF and ENDIF.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code around the line number indicated in the error message (line &1). Look for the ENDIF statement and check if there is a corresponding