"code too large for try statement" error while compiling a JSP

Technote (FAQ)
Problem
How do you avoid a code too large for try statement error message while compiling JavaServer Pages™ (JSP™)?
Solution
The Java™ specification states that there is a 64 K limit on the size of methods in Java. The JVM™ does not execute methods that exceed this limit.

It is possible to compile methods larger than 64 K, but the JVM will not run these methods. Consequently, the error occurs during runtime, while attempting to execute Java methods that are greater than 64 K.

A code too large for try statement error can still be issued while compiling a JSP. The compiler limitation does not allow try/catch blocks to have a start or end location greater than 64 K into the method code. Therefore, compiler limitations are usually caught when a try/catch block overlaps the 64 K boundary.

The workaround is to refactor the code into smaller methods or try/catch blocks.
Cross Reference information
SegmentProductComponentPlatformVersionEdition
Application ServersWebSphere Application ServerJSP











Document Information

Product categories: Software, Application Servers, Distributed Application & Web Servers, WebSphere Application Server, Java SDK
Operating system(s): Multi-Platform
Software version: 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0
Software edition: Edition Independent
Reference #: 1177375
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: 2004-08-19