How To Fix TPDA886 - Watchpoint cannot be created (area of validity varies)

TPDA886 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Watchpoint cannot be created (area of validity varies)

What causes this issue?

The watchpoint variable and the variables used in the watchpoint
condition must have the same validity area.
For example, it is not possible to set a watchpoint on a global variable
(SY-SUBRC) and refer to a local variable in the condition.

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?

Use variables with the same validity area for a watchpoint.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA886 - Watchpoint cannot be created (area of validity varies) ?

  The SAP error message TPDA886, which states "Watchpoint cannot be created (area of validity varies)," typically occurs in the context of debugging within the SAP environment. This error is related to the creation of watchpoints, which are used to monitor the value of variables during program execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Scope Issues: The variable you are trying to set a watchpoint on may not be in the current scope or context. This can happen if the variable is local to a function or method that is not currently being executed.
  Invalid Variable: The variable may not be valid at the point where you are trying to create the watchpoint. This can occur if the variable has gone out of scope or has not been initialized.
  Debugging Session State: The debugging session may not be in a state that allows for the creation of watchpoints, such as being paused or