How To Fix 28549 - Error in compilation of dependency &1: Type required in line &2

28549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Error in compilation of dependency &1: Type required in line &2

What causes this issue?

When a dependency was read, an error was found in the compilation.

System Response

The system terminated processing of the object dependency.

How to fix this error?

Check the dependency and try to correct the error in the dependency
maintenance function by doing a check and save again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28549 - Error in compilation of dependency &1: Type required in line &2 ?

  The SAP error message 28549, "Error in compilation of dependency &1: Type required in line &2," typically occurs during the activation or compilation of ABAP programs, function modules, or classes. This error indicates that there is a missing type declaration in the specified line of code, which prevents the ABAP runtime from properly compiling the program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Type Declaration: The most common cause is that a variable or data object is being used without a proper type declaration.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code that lead to the compiler being unable to determine the type of a variable.
  Inconsistent Data Types: If there are inconsistencies in the data types being used, such as trying to assign a value of one type to a variable of another type without proper conversion.
  Missing Includes or Dependencies: If the program relies on external includes or types that are not available or have not