How To Fix SMT114 - Source line of a report contains more than 255 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Source line of a report contains more than 255 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT114 - Source line of a report contains more than 255 characters ?

  The SAP error message SMT114 indicates that a source line in an ABAP report exceeds the maximum allowed length of 255 characters. This limitation is due to the way ABAP handles source code lines, and it can occur when you are trying to write or modify code that exceeds this character limit.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the source code line in your ABAP program or report is longer than 255 characters. This can happen when:
  
  You are concatenating long strings without breaking them into smaller parts.
  You are using long variable names or comments that exceed the limit.
  You are trying to include a large amount of data in a single line of code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMT114 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Break Long Lines: If you have a long line of code, consider breaking it into multiple lines. For example, if you are concatenating strings, you can do it in 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 to avoid the error.'.
  
  
  Use String Templates: If you are using ABAP 7.40 or higher, you can use string templates to create long strings more easily:
  DATA(lv_long_string) = |This is a very long string that exceeds the limit of 255 characters. 
                           You can break it into smaller parts to avoid the error.|.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the line contains complex logic, consider refactoring the code into smaller methods or functions. This not only helps with the character limit but also improves code readability and maintainability.
  
  
  Check Comments: If the error is caused by comments, ensure that comments are concise and do not exceed the limit.
  
  
  Review Includes: If you are using includes, check the included files for long lines as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Line Length: The maximum line length for ABAP source code is 255 characters. This includes all characters in the line, including spaces and comments.
  ABAP Syntax: Familiarize yourself with ABAP syntax and best practices to avoid such issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific recommendations related to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMT114 error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to the character limit constraints.