How To Fix ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC142 - Colon after comma

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Colon after comma

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC142 - Colon after comma ?

  The SAP error message ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC142, which indicates "Colon after comma," typically arises in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain configuration settings in SAP. This error suggests that there is a syntax issue in your code or configuration where a colon (:) is incorrectly placed after a comma (,).
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The most common cause is a syntax error in your ABAP code or configuration settings. This can happen if you mistakenly place a colon after a comma in a list of parameters or in a data declaration.
  Incorrect Formatting: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect formatting of a statement, such as in a SELECT statement, where the fields are separated by commas but a colon is mistakenly added.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Code: Go through the code or configuration where the error is reported. Look for any instances where a colon follows a comma and correct it. For example:
  DATA: lv_variable TYPE string,  " Correct
  DATA: lv_variable TYPE string:   " Incorrect
  
  Check Parameter Lists: If the error occurs in a function module or method call, ensure that the parameters are correctly formatted. For example:
  CALL FUNCTION 'FUNCTION_NAME'
    EXPORTING
      param1 = value1,  " Correct
      param2 = value2:  " Incorrect
  
  Use the ABAP Editor: Utilize the ABAP editor's syntax check feature (Ctrl + F2) to identify and correct syntax errors in your code.
  Debugging: If the error is not immediately apparent, consider using debugging tools to step through the code and identify where the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for syntax rules and examples.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By carefully reviewing your code and ensuring that the syntax adheres to ABAP standards, you should be able to resolve the ACI_COMPILER_GENERIC142 error.