How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR211 - Syntax error - placeholder does not end with '%'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Syntax error - placeholder does not end with '%'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR211 - Syntax error - placeholder does not end with '%' ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR211 Syntax error - placeholder does not end with '%' typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOF) or Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the syntax of a placeholder in a string or a message.
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by:
  
  Incorrect Placeholder Syntax: In SAP, placeholders are often used in messages or strings to dynamically insert values. A placeholder should start with a % and end with a %. If a placeholder is missing the ending %, it will trigger this syntax error.
  Message Definition Issues: If you are using a message class and the message definition has a syntax error, such as a missing or incorrectly formatted placeholder, this error can occur.
  Code Issues: If you are dynamically generating strings in ABAP or using BOPF methods, and the placeholders are not correctly formatted, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Placeholder Syntax:
  
  Review the code or message where the error is occurring. Ensure that all placeholders are correctly formatted, starting and ending with %.
  Example of correct usage: Text with placeholder: %PLACEHOLDER%.
  
  
  
  Review Message Definitions:
  
  If the error is related to a message class, go to transaction SE91 and check the message definitions. Ensure that all placeholders in the messages are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs during runtime, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the incorrect placeholder is being generated or used.
  
  
  
  Code Review:
  
  If you are using dynamic string generation, review the code to ensure that all placeholders are properly closed. For example, if you are concatenating strings, ensure that the placeholders are correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (Message Class), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BOPF and message handling for more details on correct syntax and usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR211 error in your SAP environment.