How To Fix ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC114 - Unmasked '\' within string template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC - EXPERIMENTAL, DON'T USE (ACI: Generic Compiler Messages)

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Unmasked '\' within string template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC114 - Unmasked '\' within string template ?

  The SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC114 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the backslash (\) character within a string template in your ABAP code. This error typically arises when the backslash is not properly escaped, leading to confusion in the string parsing.
  Cause:
  In ABAP, the backslash is often used as an escape character. If you want to include a literal backslash in a string, you need to escape it by using a double backslash (\\). If you only use a single backslash, the compiler may interpret it as an escape character for the following character, which can lead to unexpected behavior or errors.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should check the string templates in your ABAP code and ensure that any backslashes are properly escaped. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Locate the String Template: Identify the line of code where the error is occurring. Look for string templates that contain backslashes.
  
  
  Escape the Backslash: Replace any single backslash (\) with a double backslash (\\). For example:
  DATA(lv_string) = 'This is a backslash: \\';
  
  
  Test the Code: After making the changes, recompile and test your code to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  String Templates: In ABAP, string templates allow for the inclusion of variables and expressions within strings. They are defined using the | character.
  
  
  Escape Sequences: Familiarize yourself with escape sequences in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future. Common escape sequences include:
  
  \\ for a single backslash
  \' for a single quote
  \" for a double quote
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on string handling and escape sequences in ABAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC114 error and ensure that your string templates are correctly formatted.