How To Fix SY072 - RTJ stack overflow for &

SY072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: RTJ stack overflow for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY072 - RTJ stack overflow for & ?

  The SAP error message SY072 indicates a "RTJ stack overflow," which typically occurs when there is a recursive function call that exceeds the allowed stack size. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a program or function calls itself too many times without a proper exit condition, leading to a stack overflow.
  Causes:
  
  Recursive Function Calls: A function is calling itself without a proper base case or exit condition.
  Infinite Loops: A loop that does not terminate can lead to excessive stack usage.
  Excessive Data Processing: Processing large amounts of data in a single function call can lead to stack overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configurations in the system or program logic that lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Code for Recursion: Check the code for any recursive function calls and ensure that there is a proper base case to terminate the recursion.
  Optimize Loops: Ensure that loops have proper exit conditions and are not running indefinitely.
  Break