How To Fix W4258 - Program end....... : & / &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Program end....... : & / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4258 - Program end....... : & / & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4258 — Program end....... : & / &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message W4258 is a warning message indicating that a program has ended prematurely or unexpectedly. The placeholders & / & typically contain the program name and possibly the point or reason for termination.
  Common causes include:
  
  Explicit program termination using statements like LEAVE PROGRAM, RETURN, or EXIT in the ABAP code.
  An unhandled exception or runtime error causing the program to stop.
  A user-initiated stop (e.g., pressing the stop button).
  The program logic reached an end condition where it is designed to terminate.
  System or environment issues causing the program to abort.
  
  
  2. Solution / How to Resolve
  
  Check the program name and context: The message usually shows which program ended. Identify the program and analyze its logic.
  Review the ABAP code: Look for explicit termination statements (LEAVE PROGRAM, RETURN, EXIT) and understand if the termination is expected or due to an error.
  Debug the program: Run the program in debug mode to see where and why it ends.
  Check for exceptions: Look for any unhandled exceptions or error messages preceding W4258.
  Check system logs: Use transaction SM21 or ST22 to find dumps or system logs related to the program termination.
  Consult documentation: If the program is standard SAP, check SAP Notes or documentation for known issues.
  If custom program: Coordinate with the developer to handle termination more gracefully or provide meaningful messages.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W42 (Warning messages related to program termination)
  Transaction to check messages: SE91 (Message Maintenance)
  Debugging tools: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), ST22 (Dump Analysis)
  Common ABAP statements causing termination:
  
  LEAVE PROGRAM
  RETURN
  EXIT
  MESSAGE ... RAISING ...
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for message W4258 for any specific notes or patches.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4258 Program end....... : & / &
  
  
  Type
  Warning (Program termination notice)
  
  
  Cause
  Program ended explicitly or unexpectedly
  
  
  Solution
  Debug program, check termination logic, handle exceptions
  
  
  Tools
  SE38, SE80, ST22, SM21, SE91
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact program name or context (the values in & / &), I can help you analyze the issue more specifically.