How To Fix 28012 - Missing quote mark

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Missing quote mark

What causes this issue?

The syntax check noticed that inverted commas were missing.

System Response

The cursor shows the inverted comma which does not have a closing
inverted comma.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and enter the missing inverted comma if appropriate.
Please note that a symbolic characteristic value should always be
entered as a character string in inverted commas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28012 - Missing quote mark ?

  The SAP error message "28012 Missing quote mark" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when dealing with data input that requires string literals. This error indicates that there is a missing quotation mark in your code or data input, which is causing the parser to fail when trying to interpret the string.
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The most common cause is a syntax error in your ABAP code where a string literal is not properly enclosed in quotation marks.
  Data Input Issues: If you are importing data or using dynamic SQL, a missing quote in the input data can lead to this error.
  Concatenation Issues: If you are concatenating strings and forget to include quotes around one of the string literals, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Your Code: Review the ABAP code where the error is occurring. Look for any string literals that are not properly enclosed in single quotes (').
  
  Example: Instead of DATA(myString) = Hello World., it should be DATA(myString) = 'Hello World'.
  
  
  
  Review Dynamic SQL: If you are using dynamic SQL, ensure that all string literals are properly quoted.
  
  Example: When constructing a SQL statement, make sure to include quotes around string values.
  
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through your code and identify the exact line where the error occurs. This can help pinpoint the missing quote.
  
  
  Check Data Sources: If the error arises from data input, check the source of the data to ensure that all string values are correctly formatted with quotes.
  
  
  Use Syntax Check: Utilize the syntax check feature in the ABAP editor (Ctrl + F2) to identify any syntax errors in your code.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or ABAP documentation for more details on string handling and syntax rules.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch and manage such syntax errors gracefully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "28012 Missing quote mark" error in your SAP environment.