How To Fix 28040 - Language element &1 only allowed in procedures

28040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Language element &1 only allowed in procedures

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found that you have probably entered an expression
that is only used in procedures.
For example, the expressions $SUM_PARTS and $COUNT_PARTS are used in
procedures only.

System Response

The cursor shows where the error occurs. If this is not the cause of
the error, display the other possible causes of error.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and make the relevant correction. Please note also
any other possible causes of error (messages).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28040 - Language element &1 only allowed in procedures ?

  The SAP error message 28040 indicates that a language element is being used in a context where it is not allowed, specifically stating that the element is only permitted within procedures. This error typically arises in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) when certain constructs or statements are incorrectly placed outside of a procedure (like a method or function module).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Improper Placement: You may have placed a language element (like a variable declaration, a loop, or a conditional statement) directly in the global scope of a program or class instead of within a method or function.
  Syntax Errors: There might be a syntax error that causes the ABAP interpreter to misinterpret the structure of your code.
  Misunderstanding of Scope: You might be trying to use a language construct that is only valid within a specific scope (like a method or function) in a global context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this