How To Fix /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES022 - A string constant extends over several lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: A string constant extends over several lines

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES022 - A string constant extends over several lines ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES022 indicates that there is a string constant in your ABAP code that extends over multiple lines. In ABAP, string constants must be defined on a single line unless you are using specific syntax to concatenate them.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A string literal is split across multiple lines without proper concatenation.
  The string is not enclosed correctly, or the line continuation is not used properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the String Definition: Ensure that all string constants are defined on a single line. For example:
  DATA(lv_string) = 'This is a single line string constant'.
  
  
  Use Concatenation for Multi-line Strings: If you need to define a long string that exceeds the line length, you can concatenate multiple strings using the CONCATENATE statement or the && operator (if using ABAP 7.40 or higher). For example:
  DATA(lv_string) = 'This is a long string that ' &&
                   'continues on the next line.'.
  Or using CONCATENATE:
  DATA(lv_string) TYPE string.
  CONCATENATE 'This is a long string that '
              'continues on the next line.'
              INTO lv_string.
  
  
  Check for Unintended Line Breaks: Sometimes, line breaks can be introduced unintentionally. Make sure that your string literals do not have any unintended line breaks.
  
  
  Use && for Readability: If you are using ABAP 7.40 or later, you can use the && operator for better readability when concatenating strings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on string handling and concatenation.
  ABAP Editor: Use the ABAP Editor (SE38 or SE80) to check your code for syntax errors and to get more context on the error message.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the string constant is defined incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES022 effectively.