How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA906 - Closing '*/' is missing in multi line comment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 906

• Message text: Closing '*/' is missing in multi line comment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA906 - Closing '*/' is missing in multi line comment ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA906 indicates that there is a syntax issue in your ABAP code, specifically related to multi-line comments. The error message "Closing '/' is missing in multi line comment" suggests that you have started a multi-line comment with `/but have not properly closed it with*/`.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You have an unclosed multi-line comment in your code.
  You may have accidentally deleted the closing */ or forgot to include it after a block of comments.
  There might be a nested comment structure that is incorrectly formatted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Locate the Comment Block: Go through your code and find the /* that starts the multi-line comment.
  Check for Closing: Ensure that there is a corresponding */ to close the comment block. If it is missing, add it at the appropriate location.
  Review Nested Comments: If you have nested comments, ensure that they are correctly formatted. ABAP does not support nested multi-line comments, so if you have a /* inside another /* ... */, it will cause issues.
  Syntax Check: After making the changes, perform a syntax check on your code to ensure that there are no other syntax errors.
  
  Example:
  Here’s an example of a multi-line comment that would cause this error:
  DATA: lv_example TYPE string.
  
  * This is a single line comment
  /* This is a multi-line comment
     that does not have a closing tag
  To fix it, you would need to add the closing */:
  DATA: lv_example TYPE string.
  
  /* This is a multi-line comment
     that is now properly closed */
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Comment Syntax: In ABAP, comments can be made using:
  
  Single-line comments with * at the beginning of the line.
  Multi-line comments using /* to start and */ to end.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always ensure that comments are properly closed to avoid syntax errors. It’s also a good practice to keep comments concise and relevant to the code they describe.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking your comments, consider reviewing the surrounding code for other potential syntax errors that might be affecting the parser.