How To Fix AMDP_DBG203 - Illegal control characters in console SELECT statement.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AMDP_DBG - AMDP Debugger Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Illegal control characters in console SELECT statement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AMDP_DBG203 - Illegal control characters in console SELECT statement. ?

  The SAP error message AMDP_DBG203 Illegal control characters in console SELECT statement typically occurs when there are illegal or unexpected control characters present in a SQL statement that is being executed in the ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP) environment. This can happen when the SQL statement is constructed dynamically or when there are issues with the input data.
  Causes:
  
  Control Characters: The presence of control characters (like newline, tab, etc.) in the SQL statement can lead to this error. These characters are not valid in SQL syntax.
  Dynamic SQL: If the SQL statement is being built dynamically, it may inadvertently include control characters from variables or concatenated strings.
  Copy-Paste Issues: Sometimes, copying SQL code from other sources (like text editors or web pages) can introduce hidden control characters.
  Invalid Input Data: If the input data being used to construct the SQL statement contains control characters, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check SQL Statement: Review the SQL statement for any illegal control characters. You can do this by printing the SQL statement to the console or log before execution.
  Sanitize Input: Ensure that any input data used to construct the SQL statement is sanitized to remove control characters. You can use string functions to replace or remove such characters.
  Use Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools in the ABAP environment to step through the code and inspect the SQL statement being generated.
  Manual Construction: If you are constructing the SQL statement dynamically, consider using parameterized queries or prepared statements to avoid issues with control characters.
  Check for Hidden Characters: Use tools or functions to check for hidden characters in your code or input data. In ABAP, you can use functions like CONCATENATE or REPLACE to clean up strings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  AMDP: ABAP Managed Database Procedures allow you to write database procedures in ABAP that can be executed on the database server.
  SQL Syntax: Familiarize yourself with the SQL syntax and rules to avoid common pitfalls when writing SQL statements.
  Debugging in ABAP: Learn how to effectively use the ABAP debugger to trace and inspect the execution of your code, especially when dealing with dynamic SQL.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AMDP_DBG203 error in your SAP environment.