How To Fix SY117 - No internal table passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No internal table passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY117 - No internal table passed ?

  The SAP error message SY117 ("No internal table passed") typically occurs when a program or function module attempts to process an internal table, but no valid internal table has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using certain ABAP statements or function calls that require an internal table as an argument.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Internal Table: The most common cause is that the internal table variable is either not initialized or not populated with data before being passed to a function or method.
  Incorrect Variable Type: The variable being passed may not be declared as an internal table, or it may be of the wrong type.
  Scope Issues: The internal table may be declared in a different scope (e.g., local to a subroutine) and is not accessible where it is being used.
  Logical Errors: There may be logical errors in the code that lead to the internal table not being filled or being cleared before it is used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization: Ensure that the internal table is properly declared and initialized before it is used. For example:
  DATA: lt_table TYPE TABLE OF your_structure.
  
  
  Populate the Table: Make sure that the internal table is populated with data before passing it to any function or method. For example:
  SELECT * FROM your_database_table INTO TABLE lt_table.
  
  
  Verify Data Type: Ensure that the internal table variable is of the correct type expected by the function or method you are calling.
  
  
  Scope Check: If the internal table is declared in a different scope, ensure that it is accessible in the context where it is being used.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to check the state of the internal table just before the point where the error occurs. This can help identify if it is empty or not properly initialized.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the internal table might be empty or not initialized, to avoid runtime errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on internal tables and their usage.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  Code Review: Conduct a code review to ensure best practices are followed in handling internal tables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SY117 error and ensure that your internal tables are correctly managed in your ABAP programs.