How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER184 - No further rows exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No further rows exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to switch to the next table line, but no other column exists.

System Response

The system executes an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER184 - No further rows exist ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER184 ("No further rows exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing or reporting functionalities, particularly when working with internal tables or data sets. This error indicates that an attempt was made to access data that is no longer available or that there are no more entries to process in the specified context.
  Causes:
  
  End of Data Set: The error often arises when a program tries to read beyond the last entry of an internal table or data set.
  Looping Issues: If there is a loop that processes data, it may not be correctly checking for the end of the data set, leading to attempts to access non-existent rows.
  Data Deletion: If data is being deleted or filtered out during processing, subsequent attempts to access that data may result in this error.
  Incorrect Indexing: If the program uses an incorrect index to access the internal table, it may lead to this error when the index exceeds the number of available rows.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Loop Conditions: Ensure that any loops iterating over internal tables are correctly checking for the end of the table. Use constructs like LOOP AT ... ENDLOOP with proper conditions.
  Validate Data Existence: Before accessing a specific row in an internal table, check if the row exists using conditions like IF sy-tabix > 0 or similar checks.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs. Check the state of the internal tables and the indices being used.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to gracefully manage situations where no further rows exist. This can include checks before accessing data or using exception handling mechanisms.
  Review Data Processing Logic: Ensure that the logic for data retrieval and processing is sound and that it accounts for all possible scenarios, including empty data sets.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on internal tables and data processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  ABAP Programming Guidelines: Review best practices for ABAP programming, especially regarding data handling and internal table management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with a technical SAP consultant or developer who can provide more tailored assistance based on the specific context of the error.