How To Fix SABAP_DOC101 - Standard comments are not allowed within an ABAP Doc comment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC - ABAP Doc messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Standard comments are not allowed within an ABAP Doc comment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC101 - Standard comments are not allowed within an ABAP Doc comment ?

  The SAP error message SABAP_DOC101 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of comments within an ABAP documentation comment block. Specifically, this error occurs when standard comments (like * or " for single-line comments) are used within an ABAP documentation comment, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  In ABAP, documentation comments are defined using the /// syntax for single-line documentation comments or /** ... */ for multi-line documentation comments. The error occurs when you try to include standard comment syntax (like * or "), which is not permitted within these documentation blocks.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SABAP_DOC101 error, you should:
  
  
  Remove Standard Comments: Ensure that you do not use * or " within your ABAP documentation comments. Instead, use the appropriate documentation syntax.
  For example, instead of:
  /**
   * This is a documentation comment
   * with a standard comment line.
   */
  You should write:
  /**
   This is a documentation comment
   without any standard comment lines.
  */
  
  
  Use Proper Documentation Syntax: If you need to include comments within the documentation, simply write them without the * or " characters.
  
  
  Check for Mixed Syntax: Ensure that you are not mixing different comment styles within the same documentation block.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation Comments: These are used to provide detailed descriptions of classes, methods, and other program elements. They are intended to be processed by tools that generate documentation.
  Commenting Best Practices: Always use the appropriate comment syntax for the context you are in. For ABAP documentation, prefer using /// or /** ... */ without mixing in standard comment styles.
  SAP Documentation: For more information on ABAP documentation comments, refer to the official SAP documentation or the ABAP programming guidelines.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to eliminate the SABAP_DOC101 error and ensure that your ABAP code is well-documented and compliant with SAP standards.