How To Fix SY470 - To create the exception object change the setting

SY470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 470

• Message text: To create the exception object change the setting

What causes this issue?

The system did not create the exception object and therefore cannot
display it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

By selecting the relevant setting (choose <ZK>Settings</> in the
Debugger screen ) you can ensure that the exception object is always
created when debugging.
You must select this setting before the exception occurs.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY470 - To create the exception object change the setting ?

  The SAP error message SY470 typically indicates that there is an issue with the exception handling in your ABAP program. This error occurs when the system is unable to create an exception object due to certain settings or configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SY470 can arise from several potential causes, including:
  
  Missing Exception Class: The exception class that you are trying to use may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Exception Handling: The program may be trying to handle exceptions in a way that is not supported by the current settings or configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or handle exceptions.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that prevents the creation of exception objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SY470 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exception Class: Ensure that the exception class you are