How To Fix /SAPCND/GEN_CODE201 - Line &1 of the template was not marked as a comment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GEN_CODE -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Line &1 of the template was not marked as a comment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE201 - Line &1 of the template was not marked as a comment ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE201 indicates that there is an issue with a template used in the SAP system, specifically that line &1 of the template is not marked as a comment. This error typically arises in the context of condition management or when generating code from templates in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a certain line in the template to be a comment (i.e., it should not be processed as executable code), but it is not marked as such. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Template Formatting: The line in question may contain code or text that should be ignored by the system but is not properly commented out.
  Template Misconfiguration: The template may have been modified incorrectly, leading to lines that should be comments being treated as active code.
  Version Compatibility: If the template was created in a different version of SAP or with different settings, it may not conform to the current system's expectations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Template: Open the template that is causing the error and navigate to line &1 (the line number indicated in the error message).
  Comment the Line: If the line is not meant to be executed, ensure it is marked as a comment. In many programming languages, comments can be added using specific characters (e.g., * for ABAP comments).
  Review Template Documentation: If available, refer to the documentation for the template to ensure that it is being used correctly and that all necessary lines are properly commented.
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the template and re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation related to condition management and template usage for best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see how the template is being processed and identify any other potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your template is correctly formatted for use in the SAP system.