== Why is this an issue?

Restricting the number of ``++CONTINUE++``, ``++EXIT++`` and ``++CHECK++`` statements in a loop is done in the interest of good structured programming.


One ``++CONTINUE++``, ``++EXIT++`` and ``++CHECK++`` statement is acceptable in a loop, since it facilitates optimal coding. If there is more than one, the code should be refactored to increase readability.

=== Noncompliant code example

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DO counter TIMES.
  IF sy-index = 2.
    CONTINUE.
  ENDIF.
  IF sy-index = 10.
    EXIT.
  ENDIF.
  WRITE sy-index.
ENDDO.
----

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