How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA204 - The line &1 exceeds 255 characters. Source code cannot be saved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLA - Messages for Annotation Definition Design Time

• Message number: 204

• Message text: The line &1 exceeds 255 characters. Source code cannot be saved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA204 - The line &1 exceeds 255 characters. Source code cannot be saved. ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA204 indicates that a line of code in your ABAP program exceeds the maximum allowed length of 255 characters. This is a common limitation in ABAP programming, as the language enforces a maximum line length for source code.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to save or activate an ABAP program, function module, or method that contains a line of code longer than 255 characters. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Long string literals that are not split into multiple lines.
  Concatenated strings that exceed the limit.
  Long SQL statements or complex expressions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to break down the long line of code into shorter segments. Here are some strategies to do this:
  
  
  Split Long Strings:
  If you have a long string literal, you can split it into multiple shorter strings and concatenate them. For example:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = 'This is a very long string that exceeds the limit of 255 characters. '
                         && 'You can split it into multiple parts to avoid the error.';
  
  
  Use Concatenation:
  For long concatenated strings, use the CONCATENATE statement:
  DATA(lv_result) TYPE string.
  CONCATENATE 'Part 1 of the string' 'Part 2 of the string' INTO lv_result SEPARATED BY space.
  
  
  Break Down SQL Statements:
  If the error is due to a long SQL statement, consider breaking it into smaller parts or using subqueries.
  
  
  Use Inline Data Declarations:
  If applicable, use inline data declarations to keep lines shorter.
  
  
  Refactor Code:
  If a line of code is too complex, consider refactoring it into smaller methods or functions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Line Length Limit: The maximum line length in ABAP is 255 characters. This includes all characters in the line, such as spaces and punctuation.
  ABAP Editor: The ABAP Editor (SE38 or SE80) will typically highlight lines that exceed this limit, but it may not always prevent you from attempting to save.
  Best Practices: Always aim for readability and maintainability in your code. Keeping lines shorter not only helps avoid this error but also makes your code easier to read and understand.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the SDDIC_ADT_DDLA204 error and successfully save your ABAP code.