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Description

Error 300, ERR_SQL_ARG_OUT_OF_RANGE, indicates that a program or process attempted to access a data argument at an index that does not exist or is outside the valid bounds. This typically occurs during database operations or when interacting with SAP S/4HANA functionalities that involve structured data retrieval or manipulation.

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Error Message

ERR_SQL_ARG_OUT_OF_RANGE

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Custom Code or Integration Error

A custom report, program, or external integration attempted to pass an invalid number of arguments or access a parameter index beyond what is defined in the underlying SQL query or data structure.

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Incorrect Configuration/Data

System configuration settings or master data entries might be malformed or incomplete, leading to an attempt to access a non-existent field or argument when a process runs.

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Database Schema Mismatch

A discrepancy between the expected database schema (e.g., after an upgrade or patch) and the application's query logic can cause an attempt to reference a non-existent column index.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Identify and Correct Invalid Data Types or Lengths medium

This solution focuses on finding and fixing data that exceeds the defined limits in the database tables.

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Analyze the specific SQL statement or application transaction that triggered the error. The error message or surrounding logs should provide clues about which table and column are involved.

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Query the relevant table to identify rows where the data in the problematic column might be exceeding its defined data type or length constraints. For example, if a VARCHAR(50) column is expected to hold a string and the error occurs, look for strings longer than 50 characters.

SELECT column_name, LENGTH(column_name) FROM your_table WHERE LENGTH(column_name) > 50;

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If the data is indeed too long or of an incorrect type, either correct the data manually in the application, or if this is a recurring issue, investigate the source of the incorrect data. If necessary, and with proper impact analysis and testing, consider adjusting the table's column definition (e.g., increasing VARCHAR length), but this is a more advanced solution and should be done cautiously.

ALTER TABLE your_table MODIFY column_name VARCHAR(100); -- Example for increasing length

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Re-run the transaction or SQL statement that initially caused the error.

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2. Validate Input Parameters in Custom ABAP or Application Code medium

This solution addresses issues where custom code is passing invalid arguments to SQL statements.

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Identify the ABAP program or application component responsible for the error. Debugging the transaction or using transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) can help pinpoint the exact code.

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Examine the SQL statements generated by the custom code. Pay close attention to how variables are being passed as parameters. Ensure that the data types and lengths of the passed variables are compatible with the target database columns.

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Implement data validation checks within the ABAP or application code before executing SQL statements. This includes checking for null values where not permitted, ensuring numeric values are within expected ranges, and verifying string lengths.

DATA lv_input TYPE string.

IF strlen( lv_input ) > 50.
  MESSAGE 'Input string is too long.' TYPE 'E'.
ENDIF.

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If a parameter is expected to be a date but is being passed as a string in an invalid format, ensure proper date conversion or formatting is applied.

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Test the corrected code thoroughly in a development or quality environment.

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3. Review and Adjust SAP Standard Configuration or Master Data medium

This solution targets scenarios where SAP standard configurations or master data are not properly set up, leading to invalid arguments.

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Identify the SAP S/4HANA module and transaction associated with the error. Consult SAP Notes or application logs for specific guidance related to the error message in that context.

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Examine the relevant master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, customer master) or configuration settings. Look for fields that might contain values exceeding their defined limits or containing invalid characters.

Example: For a material master, check fields like 'Material Description' or 'Base Unit of Measure' for excessive length or invalid characters.

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Use SAP transactions to correct or re-enter the problematic master data or configuration. For instance, if a field has a length restriction, ensure the entered data adheres to it.

Example: Transaction MM02 to change material master data.

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If the error is related to a specific business process, review the process configuration in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) to ensure all parameters are correctly set and within acceptable ranges.

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After making corrections, re-execute the transaction that triggered the error.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 300: SQL Argument Out of Range