Message type: E = Error
Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages
Message number: 088
Message text: Datatype RAW only allowed with IS [NOT] NULL and IS [NOT] INITIAL
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ACM_SYNTAX088
- Datatype RAW only allowed with IS [NOT] NULL and IS [NOT] INITIAL ?The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX088 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the RAW data type in a condition within an ABAP program. Specifically, this error arises when you attempt to use a RAW data type in a context that is not allowed. The error message states that RAW data types can only be used with the conditions IS NULL, IS NOT NULL, IS INITIAL, or IS NOT INITIAL.
Cause: The error occurs when you try to use a RAW data type in a comparison operation that is not permitted. For example, using operators like =, <>, <, >, etc., with a RAW data type will trigger this error. The RAW data type is designed to hold binary data, and its comparison is limited to checking for null or initial values.
Solution: To resolve this error, you should modify your code to ensure that any comparisons involving RAW data types are
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