How To Fix SY179 - ABAP_ASSERT: &

SY179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: ABAP_ASSERT: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY179 - ABAP_ASSERT: & ?

  The SAP error message SY179 ABAP_ASSERT: & typically indicates that an assertion in ABAP code has failed. Assertions are used in ABAP to check for conditions that should always be true at a certain point in the program. When an assertion fails, it means that the program has encountered an unexpected situation, which can lead to incorrect behavior or results.
  Cause
  The cause of the SY179 error can vary, but it generally occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Logical Errors: There may be a logical error in the code where the expected condition is not met.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the assumptions made in the code, such as null values, incorrect data types, or unexpected data formats.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the system may lead to conditions that are not handled properly in the code.
  Version Compatibility: If the code is running on a different version of