How To Fix 28063 - Reference to object $ROOT, $PARENT or $SELF required

28063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Reference to object $ROOT, $PARENT or $SELF required

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error. One possible cause is that you made an
error when entering the reference object ($ROOT, $PARENT or $SELF).

System Response

The cursor shows you where the error occurs in your entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the dependency at the cursor. Correct your entry for the
reference object if required.
Check also other possible causes of error (messages).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28063 - Reference to object $ROOT, $PARENT or $SELF required ?

  The SAP error message 28063, which states "Reference to object $ROOT, $PARENT or $SELF required," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when working with Business Object (BO) methods in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a reference to one of the special object identifiers ($ROOT, $PARENT, or $SELF) but is not receiving it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The error usually arises when a method or function is called without the necessary context or when the object reference is not properly defined.
  Workflow Context: In workflows, if you are trying to access attributes or methods of a business object without the correct context, this error can occur.
  Missing Parameters: If a method is called that requires these special references but they are not provided, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Method Calls: Ensure that when you are calling methods on business objects, you are passing the correct references.