How To Fix SB325 - Enter a complete ABAP statement (ending with . )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Enter a complete ABAP statement (ending with . )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB325 - Enter a complete ABAP statement (ending with . ) ?

  The SAP error message SB325, which states "Enter a complete ABAP statement (ending with .)," typically occurs in the ABAP Editor when the system expects a complete ABAP statement but does not find one. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incomplete Statement: The most common cause is that the ABAP code you are trying to execute or save is incomplete. For example, you might have started a statement but did not finish it with a period (.).
  
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code that prevent the statement from being recognized as complete.
  
  
  Commented Code: If you have commented out a line of code incorrectly, it may lead to the editor interpreting the following lines as incomplete.
  
  
  Line Breaks: If a statement is split across multiple lines without proper continuation, the editor may not recognize it as complete.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Completeness: Review the ABAP code and ensure that every statement ends with a period (.). Each complete statement in ABAP must be terminated with a period.
  
  
  Syntax Check: Use the syntax check feature in the ABAP Editor (you can usually find this under the "Utilities" menu or by pressing Ctrl + F2) to identify any syntax errors in your code.
  
  
  Review Comments: Ensure that comments are correctly formatted. In ABAP, single-line comments start with an asterisk (*), and multi-line comments are enclosed between /* and */.
  
  
  Line Continuation: If you have a long statement that needs to be split across multiple lines, use the appropriate continuation character (&) at the end of the line to indicate that the statement continues on the next line.
  
  
  Look for Unmatched Keywords: Ensure that all keywords (like IF, CASE, LOOP, etc.) are properly closed with their corresponding ENDIF, ENDCASE, ENDLOOP, etc.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for detailed information on syntax and structure.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a helpful resource for troubleshooting specific ABAP issues and finding solutions shared by other developers.
  ABAP Development Tools: If you are using tools like ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, ensure that you are familiar with the features available for code validation and error checking.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SB325 error and successfully complete your ABAP coding tasks.