How To Fix /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES030 - A comma or period was expected in the constant declaration, not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: A comma or period was expected in the constant declaration, not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES030 - A comma or period was expected in the constant declaration, not &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES030 indicates that there is a syntax error in a constant declaration within your ABAP code. Specifically, the error message states that a comma or period was expected, but instead, an unexpected character (represented by &1) was found.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Syntax Error: There may be a missing comma or period in the constant declaration.
  Incorrect Formatting: The constant declaration might not follow the correct ABAP syntax.
  Unexpected Characters: There could be an unexpected character or typo in the declaration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Code: Review the line of code where the error is reported. Look for the constant declaration and ensure that it follows the correct syntax.
  
  A typical constant declaration in ABAP looks like this:
  CONSTANTS: c_example TYPE i VALUE 10,
             c_another_example TYPE string VALUE 'Hello'.
  
  Ensure that each constant is separated by a comma, and the last constant ends with a period.
  
  
  
  Correct Syntax: If you find any missing commas or periods, add them accordingly. Ensure that the declaration is properly formatted.
  
  
  Look for Typos: Check for any typos or unexpected characters in the declaration. Remove or correct any invalid characters.
  
  
  Use the ABAP Editor: Utilize the ABAP editor's syntax check feature (by pressing Ctrl + F2 or using the "Check" button) to identify and correct syntax errors.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary corrections, activate the program and test it to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Syntax: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP syntax for declaring constants, variables, and other elements. The SAP Help Portal provides comprehensive documentation on ABAP programming.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in the ABAP Workbench to step through your code and identify where the error occurs.
  Community Forums: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to SAP community forums or consulting with colleagues who have experience in ABAP programming.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the cause of the error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES030.