How To Fix VR053 - Error while creating target area of select command

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Error while creating target area of select command

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR053 - Error while creating target area of select command ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR053 - Error while creating target area of select command
  
  Cause:
  The error VR053 typically occurs during the execution of a SELECT statement in an ABAP program or during data retrieval in SAP when the system is unable to allocate or create the target area (memory area) for the SELECT command's result set. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing target area declaration: The internal table or work area specified to receive the SELECT results is not properly declared or does not match the structure of the database table or view being selected.
  Mismatch between SELECT fields and target structure: The fields selected do not correspond to the fields in the target internal table or work area.
  Memory issues: Insufficient memory or system resource constraints preventing allocation.
  Syntax or runtime errors in the SELECT statement: For example, selecting into a non-initialized or incompatible variable.
  Using SELECT SINGLE or SELECT INTO without proper target variable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR053 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the target area declaration:
  
  Ensure that the internal table or work area used in the SELECT statement is declared correctly.
  The structure of the target area must match the fields selected.
  For example, if you select all fields (SELECT *), the target structure should correspond exactly to the database table or view structure.
  
  
  
  Verify the SELECT statement syntax:
  
  Make sure the SELECT statement is correctly written.
  If using SELECT INTO, ensure the target variable is a work area (single structure).
  If using SELECT INTO TABLE, ensure the target is an internal table.
  
  
  
  Check for field list and structure compatibility:
  
  If selecting specific fields, the target structure should have those fields with compatible data types.
  Avoid selecting fields that do not exist in the target structure.
  
  
  
  Initialize the target area if necessary:
  
  Sometimes, explicitly initializing the internal table or work area before the SELECT helps.
  
  
  
  Check system memory and resources:
  
  If the error is due to memory, check system logs and consider increasing memory parameters or optimizing the SELECT statement.
  
  
  
  Debug the program:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to check the point of failure.
  Verify the contents and types of the target variables at runtime.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to VR053.
  ABAP Documentation: Review ABAP SELECT statement syntax and best practices.
  Common scenarios:
  
  Using SELECT * INTO TABLE with an internal table of incorrect type.
  Using SELECT SINGLE into an internal table instead of a work area.
  
  
  Example:
  
  DATA: lt_mara TYPE TABLE OF mara,
        ls_mara TYPE mara.
  
  " Correct usage for multiple rows
  SELECT * FROM mara INTO TABLE lt_mara WHERE matnr LIKE 'A%'.
  
  " Correct usage for single row
  SELECT SINGLE * FROM mara INTO ls_mara WHERE matnr = 'A0001'.
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider providing the exact SELECT statement and the declaration of the target variables for more detailed analysis.