How To Fix ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC117 - Non-completed field-symbol - missing '>'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Non-completed field-symbol - missing '>'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC117 - Non-completed field-symbol - missing '>' ?

  The SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC117 indicates that there is a problem with a field symbol in your ABAP code. Specifically, the error message "Non-completed field-symbol - missing '>'" suggests that the syntax for defining a field symbol is incomplete or incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A field symbol is declared but not properly closed with the '>' character.
  There is a syntax error in the declaration of the field symbol.
  The field symbol is being used in a way that does not conform to the expected syntax.
  
  Example of the Error:
  If you have a declaration like this:
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_example.
  The above line is missing the closing '>' for the field symbol.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all field symbol declarations are correctly formatted. Here’s how you can fix it:
  
  
  Correct the Syntax: Make sure that every field symbol declaration is properly closed. For example:
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_example>.
  
  
  Check for Other Syntax Errors: Review the surrounding code for any other syntax issues that might be causing confusion in the compiler.
  
  
  Use Proper Field Symbol Usage: Ensure that you are using field symbols correctly in your code. For example, when assigning a value to a field symbol, you should use the ASSIGN statement properly:
  DATA: lv_value TYPE i.
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_value>.
  
  lv_value = 10.
  ASSIGN lv_value TO <fs_value>.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Symbols: Field symbols in ABAP are used to create dynamic references to data objects. They are similar to pointers in other programming languages.
  Syntax Check: Always perform a syntax check in the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) to catch such errors before executing the program.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on field symbols and their usage in ABAP programming.
  
  By ensuring that your field symbol declarations are complete and correctly formatted, you should be able to resolve the ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC117 error.