How To Fix 28137 - Object variable &1 is declared but not used

28137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Object variable &1 is declared but not used

What causes this issue?

If you define variables that are not used in a constraint or rule, the
variables are saved, but you see a warning message.
Object variable &v1& is declared in the OBJECTS section, but is not
used again in the source code.
For example:
OBJECTS:
?x is_a (300)printer, <-- Not used again in constraint or rule
?y is_a (300)table

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28137 - Object variable &1 is declared but not used ?

  The SAP error message 28137, which states "Object variable &1 is declared but not used," typically occurs in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) when an object variable is declared in the code but is never utilized or referenced. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you declare an object for a class but do not call any methods or access any properties of that object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unused Declaration: The object variable is declared but not used in any operations or method calls.
  Code Cleanup: Sometimes, during code refactoring or cleanup, variables may be left declared but not utilized.
  Incomplete Implementation: The developer may have intended to use the object but did not complete the implementation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Unused Declarations: If the object variable is genuinely not needed, you can simply remove the declaration from the code.
  Utilize the Object: If the object is intended to be used, ensure that you implement the necessary logic to