How To Fix SEDI_ADT015 - The line &1 exceeds 255 characters. Source code cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEDI_ADT - Message class for SEDI_ADT

• Message number: 015

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEDI_ADT015 - The line &1 exceeds 255 characters. Source code cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message SEDI_ADT015 indicates that a line of code in your ABAP program exceeds the maximum allowed length of 255 characters. This is a common issue when working with ABAP code, especially when dealing with long strings or concatenated statements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because ABAP has a limitation on the length of a single line of code. When a line exceeds 255 characters, the ABAP runtime environment cannot process it, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Break Long Lines: If you have a long line of code, consider breaking it into multiple lines. You can do this by using the concatenation operator (&&) for strings or by restructuring your code logic.
  Example:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = 'This is a very long string that exceeds the 255 character limit. ' &&
                          'You can break it into multiple lines for better readability and to avoid errors.'.
  
  
  Use String Templates: If you are constructing long strings, consider using string templates or the CONCATENATE statement to build your strings in a more manageable way.
  Example:
  DATA(lv_string1) = 'This is the first part of the string. '.
  DATA(lv_string2) = 'This is the second part of the string.'.
  DATA(lv_full_string) TYPE string.
  CONCATENATE lv_string1 lv_string2 INTO lv_full_string SEPARATED BY space.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the line is part of a larger expression or statement, consider refactoring your code to simplify it. This might involve creating helper methods or breaking complex logic into smaller, more manageable pieces.
  
  
  Check for Unintended Long Lines: Sometimes, long lines can be the result of unintended concatenation or formatting issues. Review your code to ensure that you are not inadvertently creating long lines.
  
  
  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.
  Code Readability: Breaking long lines not only helps avoid errors but also improves the readability and maintainability of your code.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: For more detailed information, you can refer to SAP's official documentation or search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEDI_ADT015 error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to the line length limitations.