How To Fix FL185 - Source code of & is wider than the allowed maximum of 72 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Source code of & is wider than the allowed maximum of 72 characters

What causes this issue?

The UXX include of the function group is wider than the maximum
allowed length of 72 characters.
This include is managed solely by the Function Builder, has an
editor lock, and should not be edied manually as it is
subject to certain setup rules.

System Response

Processing is terminated.
Operations such as the creation of function modules fail in this
function group.

How to fix this error?

Correct the UXX include; use a different,
correct (and comparable) function group.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL185 - Source code of & is wider than the allowed maximum of 72 characters ?

  The SAP error message FL185 indicates that the source code of a program or function module exceeds the maximum allowed length of 72 characters per line. This is a common issue when working with ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) code, as ABAP has a limitation on the length of each line of code.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have written a line of code that exceeds 72 characters.
  This can happen in various contexts, such as in ABAP programs, function modules, or method implementations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Break Long Lines: If you have a line of code that exceeds 72 characters, break it into multiple lines. You can do this by using the concatenation operator (&&) for strings or by restructuring your code.
  Example:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = 'This is a very long string that exceeds the maximum allowed length of 72 characters. ' &&
                          'You can split it into multiple lines like this.';
  
  
  Use Inline Declarations: If applicable, use inline declarations to keep your code concise.
  
  
  Check for Comments: Ensure that comments in your code do not exceed the 72-character limit. If they do, split them into multiple lines.
  
  
  Review Code Formatting: Sometimes, code formatting tools or editors can help you identify lines that exceed the character limit. Use these tools to reformat your code.
  
  
  Use ABAP Editor Features: The ABAP editor in SAP provides features to help you manage line lengths. Use the editor's formatting options to ensure compliance with line length restrictions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Line Length Limitations: The 72-character limit is a standard limitation in ABAP. It is important to adhere to this limit to ensure that your code is compatible with the SAP system.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: You can refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for more information on coding standards and best practices in ABAP.
  Code Review: Regular code reviews can help catch such issues early in the development process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FL185 error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to the required standards.