How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLX206 - Closing '*/' is missing in multi line comment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLX - Messages for CDS Metadata Extension

• Message number: 206

• 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_DDLX206 - Closing '*/' is missing in multi line comment ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLX206 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:
  
  Unclosed Multi-line Comment: You have opened a multi-line comment using /* but forgot to close it with */.
  Nested Comments: If you have nested comments, ensure that the inner comment is properly closed before the outer comment.
  Commenting Out Code: If you are trying to comment out a block of code, ensure that you do not leave any unclosed comment blocks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Unclosed Comments: Go through your code and look for any instances of /* that do not have a corresponding */. Make sure every multi-line comment is properly closed.
  Example:
  /* This is a multi-line comment
  that needs to be closed properly */
  
  
  Use Single-line Comments: If you only need to comment out a single line or a few lines, consider using single-line comments with " instead of multi-line comments.
  
  
  Review Nested Comments: If you have nested comments, ensure that they are structured correctly. For example:
  /* Outer comment
     /* Inner comment */
  */
  
  
  Syntax Check: After making changes, perform a syntax check in your ABAP editor to ensure that there are no further issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  ABAP Comment Syntax: In ABAP, comments can be made using:
  
  Single-line comments: " (e.g., " This is a single-line comment)
  Multi-line comments: /* ... */ (e.g., /* This is a multi-line comment */)
  
  
  
  ABAP Development Tools: If you are using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or another IDE, it often provides syntax highlighting and error checking that can help you identify such issues more easily.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always ensure that comments are clear and properly closed to avoid confusion and errors in your code. Regularly review your code for such syntax issues, especially after making significant changes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDDIC_ADT_DDLX206 error and ensure your ABAP code is syntactically correct.