How To Fix /BDL/D-701 - BDL_GENERATE_INCLUDES: syntax error

/BDL/D-701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: BDL_GENERATE_INCLUDES: syntax error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-701 - BDL_GENERATE_INCLUDES: syntax error ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-701 BDL_GENERATE_INCLUDES: syntax error typically occurs during the generation of includes in the Business Data Layer (BDL) of SAP. This error indicates that there is a syntax issue in the code that is being processed, which prevents the system from generating the necessary includes.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors in Code: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code or in the BDL configuration that is being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Annotations: If the BDL definitions are missing required annotations or have incorrect ones, it can lead to syntax errors.
  Incompatible Data Types: Using incompatible data types in the BDL definitions can also trigger this error.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model that are not reflected in the BDL configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies and syntax errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code or BDL configuration for any syntax errors.