How To Fix RSWADMDERR2058 - Unterminated Comment in '&1'?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR2 - BEx Web applications: Error messages for XML/HTML-Parsing

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Unterminated Comment in '&1'?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2058 - Unterminated Comment in '&1'? ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2058, which indicates "Unterminated Comment in '&1'", typically occurs during the execution of ABAP programs or when processing certain data in the SAP system. This error suggests that there is a comment in the code or data that has not been properly closed, leading to a syntax error.
  Cause:
  
  Unterminated Comment: The most common cause is that a comment block in the ABAP code is not properly closed. In ABAP, comments can be single-line (using " or *) or multi-line (using /* ... */). If a multi-line comment is opened but not closed, this error will occur.
  Data Issues: If the error arises during data processing, it may indicate that a string or text field contains an unclosed comment-like structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ABAP Code:
  
  Review the ABAP code where the error is reported. Look for any multi-line comments that are opened with /* but not closed with */.
  Ensure that all comments are properly formatted and closed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error is not immediately apparent, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs.
  Check the specific line or section of code indicated by the error message (the &1 placeholder will be replaced with the relevant code or data).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during data processing, validate the input data for any unclosed comment-like structures.
  Ensure that any text fields do not contain characters that could be misinterpreted as comments.
  
  
  
  Syntax Check:
  
  Perform a syntax check on the ABAP program to identify any other potential issues that may not be directly related to comments but could cause similar errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ABAP programming to understand the correct usage of comments and syntax rules.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSWADMDERR2058 error in your SAP environment.