How To Fix ED244 - Source code of &1 adjusted to maximum line length &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Source code of &1 adjusted to maximum line length &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED244 - Source code of &1 adjusted to maximum line length &2 ?

  The SAP error message ED244, which states "Source code of &1 adjusted to maximum line length &2," typically occurs when the source code in an ABAP program exceeds the maximum allowed line length. In ABAP, the maximum line length for source code is generally 72 characters for standard lines, and 255 characters for long lines (when using the DATA statement or similar).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The source code in an ABAP program or include exceeds the maximum line length.
  The code is being processed or compiled, and the system attempts to adjust the line length but cannot do so without truncating or modifying the code.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Code: Check the specific line of code mentioned in the error message (if applicable) and identify any lines that exceed the maximum length.
  
  
  Break Long Lines: If you find any lines that are too long, break them