How To Fix SABAP_DOC109 - Tag '&1' is not closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC - ABAP Doc messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Tag '&1' is not closed

What causes this issue?

A tag in the ABAP Doc comment has not been closed.
All tags must be closed by the corresponding close tag. Below you find a
list of all supported tags (case-sensitive!):
Formatting option ,,tag ,,alternative tag
Line break ,,<br/> ,,<(><<)>br></br>
Paragraph ,,<(><<)>p>...<(><<)>/p> ,,
Emphasized text ,,<(><<)>em>...</em> ,,
Strong emphasized text ,,<strong>...</strong> ,,
Unsorted lists ,,<(><<)>ul><(><<)>li>...</li></ul> ,,
Sorted lists ,,<(><<)>ol><(><<)>li>...</li></ol> ,,
Headers ,,<(><<)>h1>...</h1>
,,<(><<)>h2>...</h2>
,,<(><<)>h3>...</h3> ,,

System Response

Syntax check returns a warning.

How to fix this error?

Remove the unsupported tag from your ABAP-Doc-documentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC109 - Tag '&1' is not closed ?

  The SAP error message SABAP_DOC109 with the description "Tag '&1' is not closed" typically occurs in the context of ABAP documentation or XML processing. This error indicates that there is an unclosed tag in the documentation or XML structure, which can lead to parsing issues.
  Cause:
  
  Unclosed Tags: The most common cause of this error is that there is an opening tag in the documentation or XML that does not have a corresponding closing tag. This can happen if the documentation is manually edited or if there is a programmatic error in generating XML.
  Malformed XML: If the XML structure is not well-formed, it can lead to this error. This includes issues like missing angle brackets, incorrect nesting of tags, or special characters not being properly escaped.
  Documentation Comments: In ABAP, if you are using documentation comments (e.g., * for comments), ensure that they are properly formatted and do not interfere with the XML structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Documentation: Review the ABAP documentation or XML content where the error is reported. Look for any tags that are opened but not closed. Ensure that every opening tag has a corresponding closing tag.
  Validate XML: If the error is related to XML, use an XML validator to check the structure of your XML. This can help identify unclosed tags or other structural issues.
  Correct Formatting: Ensure that all special characters in the documentation or XML are properly escaped. For example, use &amp; for &, &lt; for <, and &gt; for >.
  Use ABAP Editor: If you are editing ABAP code, use the ABAP editor's features to help identify and correct any formatting issues. The editor may highlight unclosed tags or provide warnings.
  Re-generate Documentation: If the documentation is generated programmatically, check the code that generates the documentation or XML. Ensure that it correctly handles opening and closing tags.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP documentation standards and guidelines to avoid common pitfalls when writing documentation.
  XML Standards: Understanding XML standards and best practices can help prevent issues related to malformed XML.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.