How To Fix SCTS_ADT_MSG032 - Long description line exceeds maximum of 72 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_ADT_MSG -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Long description line exceeds maximum of 72 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_ADT_MSG032 - Long description line exceeds maximum of 72 characters ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_ADT_MSG032 indicates that a long description line in your ABAP code exceeds the maximum allowed length of 72 characters. This is a common issue when working with ABAP development tools, particularly when defining long text descriptions or comments.
  Cause:
  In ABAP, certain text fields, such as comments or descriptions, have a character limit. The limit for a single line of text is 72 characters. If you attempt to enter a line that exceeds this limit, you will encounter the error message SCTS_ADT_MSG032.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Break Long Lines: If you have a long description or comment, break it into multiple lines. Ensure that each line does not exceed 72 characters. You can do this by using concatenation or simply splitting the text into separate comments.
  Example:
  " This is a long comment that exceeds the limit of 72 characters
  " So we will break it into two lines to avoid the error message
  " This is the first part of the comment that is within the limit
  " This is the second part of the comment that continues the explanation
  
  
  Use Text Elements: If you are working with longer texts, consider using text elements (like text symbols) instead of inline comments. Text elements can handle longer strings and are a better practice for maintaining long descriptions.
  
  
  Check for Other Long Texts: If the error is not in comments, check other areas where long text might be defined, such as documentation strings or descriptions in data dictionary objects.
  
  
  Review Code: Go through your code to identify any other instances where long lines might be present and apply the same breaking strategy.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for guidelines on writing comments and documentation.
  SAP Community: You can find discussions and solutions related to similar issues on the SAP Community forums.
  Code Formatting: Consider using tools or IDE features that help format your code and comments to adhere to SAP's standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_ADT_MSG032 error and ensure your ABAP code complies with the character limits for descriptions and comments.