How To Fix 28057 - Reference to object required: &1 found

28057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Reference to object required: &1 found

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error. An object reference is expected at the
cursor. However, no valid object reference was found.

System Response

The cursor shows where the error occurs in your entry.

How to fix this error?

Objects in constraints are usually referred to by the class and class
type to which they are allocated:
(300)DESK
A variable is defined with the keyword IS_A:
D IS_A (300)DESK
If you want to refer to several objects, separate the objects with a
comma.
If you define variables for characteristics, the characteristics are
separated with a semicolon.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28057 - Reference to object required: &1 found ?

  The SAP error message "28057 Reference to object required: &1 found" typically indicates that there is an issue with a reference to an object in your ABAP code or configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data elements, structures, or other objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The error usually arises when the code is trying to reference an object that is not valid or does not exist in the expected context.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being used in the code.
  Missing Object: The object that is being referenced may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Scope Issues: The object might be out of scope or not accessible in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object being referenced (indicated by &1 in the error message) actually exists