How To Fix SEDI_ADT014 - The source code line &1 exceeds 255 characters!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEDI_ADT - Message class for SEDI_ADT

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The source code line &1 exceeds 255 characters!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEDI_ADT014 - The source code line &1 exceeds 255 characters! ?

  The SAP error message SEDI_ADT014 indicates that a line of source code in an 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 readability and maintainability.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have a line of code that is longer than 255 characters. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Long string literals.
  Concatenated strings that exceed the limit.
  Long SQL statements or complex expressions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Break Long Lines: Split the long line of code into multiple shorter lines. For example, if you have a long string, you can use concatenation to break it into smaller parts:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = 'This is a very long string that exceeds the limit of 255 characters. '
                         && 'You can break it into smaller parts like this to avoid the error.';
  
  
  Use String Templates: If you are using ABAP 7.40 or higher, you can use string templates which allow for more readable multi-line strings:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = |This is a very long string that exceeds the limit of 255 characters.
                           You can break it into smaller parts like this to avoid the error.|.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the line is part of a larger expression or SQL statement, consider refactoring the code to simplify it or break it into smaller logical units.
  
  
  Check for Unnecessary Complexity: Sometimes, the complexity of the code can be reduced. Review the logic to see if it can be simplified.
  
  
  Use Internal Tables: If you are constructing a long string from multiple values, consider using an internal table to store the values and then concatenate them at the end.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Line Length Limit: The maximum line length in ABAP is 255 characters. This includes all characters in the line, including spaces and punctuation.
  Best Practices: Always aim for readability in your code. Keeping lines shorter than 80 characters is often recommended for better readability, even though the technical limit is 255 characters.
  Debugging: If you encounter this error, check the specific line number indicated in the error message to locate the problematic line in your code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEDI_ADT014 error and improve the maintainability of your ABAP code.