How To Fix SY404 - Watchpoint reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Watchpoint reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY404 - Watchpoint reached ?

  The SAP error message "SY404 Watchpoint reached" indicates that a watchpoint has been triggered during the execution of an ABAP program. A watchpoint is a debugging tool that allows developers to pause program execution when a specific condition is met, such as when a variable reaches a certain value.
  Cause:
  
  Watchpoint Set: A watchpoint has been explicitly set in the ABAP code or during a debugging session. This could be due to a developer wanting to monitor the value of a variable or the state of the program at a specific point.
  Debugging Session: The program is being executed in debug mode, and the watchpoint condition has been met, causing the execution to halt.
  
  Solution:
  
  Continue Execution: If you are debugging and do not need the watchpoint, you can simply continue the execution of the program. In the debugger, you can choose to skip the watchpoint or remove it.
  Remove Watchpoint: If you have access to the debugger, you can remove the watchpoint if it is no longer needed. This can be done by navigating to the watchpoint settings in the debugger and deleting the specific watchpoint.
  Modify Code: If the watchpoint is part of the code and is not needed, consider removing or commenting it out in the ABAP code.
  Check Conditions: If the watchpoint is necessary for debugging, review the conditions set for the watchpoint to ensure they are appropriate and not causing unnecessary interruptions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Debugging in ABAP: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP debugger, which provides tools for setting and managing watchpoints, breakpoints, and inspecting variable values.
  Watchpoint Conditions: Understand how to set conditions for watchpoints effectively to avoid frequent interruptions during debugging sessions.
  Performance Considerations: Excessive use of watchpoints can slow down program execution, so use them judiciously.
  
  If you are not in a debugging session and encounter this message, it may indicate that a watchpoint was inadvertently left active in the code, and you should check the relevant ABAP program for any debugging artifacts.