Error
Error Code:
270
SAP S/4HANA Error 270: Missing SQL Values
Description
Error 270, ERR_SQL_FEW_VALUES, indicates that an SQL statement or database operation within SAP S/4HANA was executed with an insufficient number of required input values. This typically occurs when a query expects a specific count of parameters or values for an INSERT or UPDATE operation, but fewer were supplied, leading to a data integrity or execution failure.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_FEW_VALUES
Known Causes
3 known causesIncomplete Data Input
A user or automated process attempted to insert or update data without providing values for all mandatory fields or columns required by the underlying database statement.
Incorrect SQL Statement Structure
A custom report, program, or integration module generated an SQL INSERT or UPDATE statement where the number of specified columns does not match the number of provided values.
Missing Dynamic Query Parameters
A dynamically built SQL query or a call to a stored procedure or function was executed without supplying all the expected parameters, leading to an incomplete statement.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify Placeholder Count in ABAP SQL Statements easy
Ensure the number of placeholders in an ABAP SQL statement matches the number of provided values.
1
Identify the ABAP program and the specific SQL statement that is causing the error. This typically requires debugging the program using transaction `SE80` or `SE38` and setting breakpoints.
2
Examine the `SELECT`, `UPDATE`, `INSERT`, or `DELETE` statement. Count the number of host variables or placeholders (e.g., `:iv_value`, `?`) used in the `WHERE` clause or `VALUES` clause.
Example of a potentially problematic statement:
abap
SELECT SINGLE * FROM my_table
INTO CORRESPONDING FIELDS OF wa_my_table
WHERE field1 = :iv_field1 AND field2 = :iv_field2 AND field3 = :iv_field3.
If `iv_field1`, `iv_field2`, and `iv_field3` are all populated, this statement is likely correct. However, if one of them is not intended to be used or is missing a value, it could lead to this error if the system expects a value for it.3
Compare this count with the number of actual values being passed to these placeholders. Ensure they are identical. If a placeholder is not intended to be used, either remove it from the SQL statement or ensure it's handled appropriately (e.g., by not executing the statement if the condition is not met).
4
If the issue is with an `INSERT` statement, ensure the number of columns specified matches the number of values provided in the `VALUES` clause.
Example of a potentially problematic INSERT:
abap
INSERT INTO my_table (col1, col2, col3)
VALUES (:lv_val1, :lv_val2).
This will cause ERR_SQL_FEW_VALUES if `col3` is expected to have a value.2. Review Dynamic SQL Generation Logic medium
Check the logic that constructs dynamic SQL statements to ensure correct placeholder usage.
1
If the SQL statement is being dynamically generated (e.g., using `EXEC SQL` or string concatenation in ABAP), carefully review the code responsible for building the SQL string.
2
Pay close attention to how conditions are added to the `WHERE` clause. If multiple conditions are built dynamically, ensure that for each condition added, a corresponding placeholder is also added to the statement and a value is provided for it.
Example of dynamic WHERE clause construction:
abap
DATA: lv_sql TYPE string,
lv_where TYPE string,
lt_params TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF abap_call_function_params.
IF iv_filter1 IS NOT INITIAL.
lv_where = |field1 = :val1|.
APPEND VALUE #( name = 'VAL1' value = iv_filter1 ) TO lt_params.
ENDIF.
IF iv_filter2 IS NOT INITIAL.
IF lv_where IS NOT INITIAL.
lv_where = |{ lv_where } AND field2 = :val2|.
ELSE.
lv_where = |field2 = :val2|.
ENDIF.
APPEND VALUE #( name = 'VAL2' value = iv_filter2 ) TO lt_params.
ENDIF.
CONCATENATE 'SELECT * FROM my_table' lv_where INTO lv_sql.
" Execute lv_sql with parameters from lt_params
Ensure that the number of entries in `lt_params` (or similar mechanism for passing values) always matches the number of placeholders in the dynamically generated `lv_sql`.3
Debug the dynamic SQL generation process to see the exact SQL string and the parameters being passed to the database at runtime. This will help pinpoint where the mismatch occurs.
3. Examine Database Interface Configuration advanced
Verify the configuration of the database interface and related parameters.
1
This error can sometimes be a symptom of underlying issues with the database interface configuration or parameters. Access the SAP system's database connection parameters.
Transaction `SM59` (RFC Destinations) for checking RFC connections to the database, and `RZ10`/`RZ11` (Profile Parameters) for system-wide parameters.2
Review parameters related to SQL statement handling, cursor management, or buffer settings. Although less common for `ERR_SQL_FEW_VALUES`, misconfigurations here can lead to unexpected behavior.
3
Consult SAP Notes related to `ERR_SQL_FEW_VALUES` and database interface issues for your specific SAP S/4HANA version and database system (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server). There might be specific patches or configuration recommendations.
4
If the issue persists and is not tied to a specific ABAP program, consider opening an incident with SAP Support to investigate potential system-level or database interface problems.