3141			Null statement does not occur on a line by itself.
	Readability

/*PRQA S 2201,3109,3138,3139,3408,3447 ++*/
#define BLANK

extern int n;

extern void foo( void )
{
/*******************************************************************************/
/* Message 3140 is generated when a null statement exists in a line on its own */
/*******************************************************************************/

   ;

/*******************************************************************************/
/* Message 3141 is generated when a null statement is not in a line on its own */
/*******************************************************************************/

   ;      /* ... */
          /* ... */  ;
   ;n++;
    BLANK;
}

See also:

• 3109 Null statement follows other code on the same line.
• 3138 Null statement is located close to other code or comments.
• 3139 Null statement is obscured by code or comment on the same line.
• 3140 Null statement occurs on a line by itself.