How To Fix SABAP_DOC115 - Tag '&1' may not be nested in tag '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC - ABAP Doc messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Tag '&1' may not be nested in tag '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC115 - Tag '&1' may not be nested in tag '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SABAP_DOC115 indicates that there is a problem with the structure of the documentation comments in ABAP code. Specifically, it means that a tag (denoted as &1) is being used in a way that is not allowed within another tag (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to nest certain documentation tags that are not permitted to be nested according to the ABAP documentation standards.
  Cause
  The error is caused by incorrect nesting of documentation tags in your ABAP code. For example, you might be trying to place a tag like @param inside another tag like @return, which is not allowed. The ABAP documentation parser enforces rules about how these tags can be structured to ensure clarity and correctness in the generated documentation.
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to review the documentation comments in your ABAP code and ensure that you are not nesting tags that are not allowed. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Tags: Look at the error message to identify which tags are causing the issue (&1 and &2).
  
  
  Review Documentation Structure: Check the structure of your documentation comments. Ensure that you are not placing one tag inside another inappropriately.
  
  
  Correct the Nesting: Adjust the documentation comments to follow the correct structure. For example, if you have:
  " @return
  "   @param
  Change it to:
  " @return
  "   Description of the return value.
  " @param
  "   Description of the parameter.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, recompile your ABAP code to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Documentation Standards: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP documentation standards to understand how to properly format documentation comments. This can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  ABAP Development Tools: Use tools like ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, which can provide syntax highlighting and error checking for documentation comments, making it easier to spot issues.
  SAP Notes and Community: If you continue to have issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for additional guidance or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SABAP_DOC115 error and ensure that your ABAP documentation is correctly structured.