How To Fix SABAP_DOC104 - ABAP Doc comments must contain documentation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC - ABAP Doc messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: ABAP Doc comments must contain documentation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC104 - ABAP Doc comments must contain documentation ?

  The SAP error message SABAP_DOC104 indicates that there are ABAP documentation comments that are either missing or not properly formatted in your ABAP code. This error typically arises when you are trying to activate or check the syntax of an ABAP program, function module, or class that has documentation comments that do not meet the required standards.
  Cause
  The error occurs when:
  
  The ABAP documentation comments (using * or " for comments) are not present where they are expected.
  The documentation comments do not contain any meaningful content.
  The comments are not formatted correctly according to the ABAP documentation standards.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SABAP_DOC104 error, you should:
  
  
  Add Documentation: Ensure that all public methods, classes, and function modules have appropriate documentation comments. Use the * or " to start your comments and provide meaningful descriptions of what the code does.
  Example:
  " This method calculates the total price based on quantity and unit price
  METHOD calculate_total_price.
    ...
  ENDMETHOD.
  
  
  Check Existing Documentation: If documentation is already present, verify that it is not empty and provides a clear explanation of the functionality.
  
  
  Use the ABAP Doc Tool: Utilize the ABAP documentation tool to generate documentation templates. This can help ensure that you are following the correct format and including all necessary information.
  
  
  Activate Documentation: After adding or correcting the documentation, try to activate the program or object again.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ABAP Documentation Standards: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP documentation standards to ensure that your comments are compliant. This includes using the correct syntax and providing sufficient detail.
  ABAP Workbench: Use the ABAP Workbench (SE80) to manage your ABAP objects and check for documentation issues.
  Code Inspector: You can also use the Code Inspector (SCI) to check for documentation issues in your ABAP code, which can help identify areas that need improvement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SABAP_DOC104 error and ensure that your ABAP code is well-documented.