How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR212 - Unable to perform line break in program code

/BOBF/COM_GENERATOR212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Unable to perform line break in program code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR212 - Unable to perform line break in program code ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR212 indicates that there is an issue with the generation of program code in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, the error message "Unable to perform line break in program code" suggests that the code generator encountered a problem while trying to format the generated code, likely due to a limitation or a specific condition in the code structure.
  Causes:
  
  Code Length Limitations: The generated code may exceed certain length limitations imposed by the ABAP runtime environment.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors or issues in the underlying business object definitions that prevent the code generator from properly formatting the code.
  Invalid Configuration: The configuration of the BOPF business object may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to issues during code generation.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific versions of the BOPF framework that cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Object Configuration: Review the configuration of