How To Fix 28061 - Reference to a class/object required


28061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 28 - Configuration

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: Reference to a class/object required

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  • What causes this issue?

    The syntax check found an error where a class or object is entered.

    System Response

    The cursor marks the place in your entry where the error occurs.

    How to fix this error?

    A class or other object is expected at this point. A class is referred
    to by the class type and the language-independent class name, for
    example:
    (300)TV_SET
    To refer to an object, enter the object identifier, class type, and
    object key:
    (MATERIAL)(300)(NR='M4711')
    The object identifier is the language-independent name for the master
    data table for the object. Object identifiers are defined in the IMG
    for <ZH>Classification</>. In step <LS>Define object types</>, an
    object identifier is entered for each object type. This identifier
    identifies the object type in dependencies. 'Material' is the object
    identifier for materials.
    Characteristics are always entered with reference to an object. If a
    variable is defined for an object, only enter the variable.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    (300)DESK.MATERIAL = 'OAK' or
    D.MATERIAL = 'OAK'
    Please note also other possible causes of error (messages).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28061 - Reference to a class/object required ?
    The SAP error message "28061: Reference to a class/object required" typically occurs in ABAP programming when the system expects a reference to a class or object, but it receives something else (like a primitive data type or an uninitialized variable). This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to instantiate a class or when calling a method that requires an object reference.
    Causes:
    
    Uninitialized Object Reference: You may be trying to use an object that has not been instantiated.
    Incorrect Data Type: The code might be passing a primitive data type (like an integer or string) where an object reference is expected.
    Scope Issues: The object reference might be out of scope or not accessible in the current context.
    Incorrect Method Call: Calling a method that requires an object reference without providing one.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Object Initialization: Ensure that the object is properly instantiated before it is used. For example:
    DATA: my_object TYPE REF TO

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