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Prerequisites

The syntax check always is executed solely for the ABAP source code in the editor currently opened.

Context

By default, the ABAP source code editor automatically checks the syntax of a development object you are currently working on.

Note
  • The automatic syntax check is executed 500 ms after you have stopped typing.
  • The automatic syntax check is activated by default. Use the Start of the navigation path Window Next navigation step Preferences Next navigation step ABAP Development  Next navigation step Editors Next navigation step Source Code Editor End of the navigation path pages to deactivate the Automatic syntax check on all open ABAP source editors checkbox.
  • The syntax check is always only executed for the ABAP source code of the currently opened editor. When you save a development object, all other opened source code editors are also checked.
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