How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER057 - Reference to object required: &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Reference to object required: &1 found

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error. An object reference is expected at the
cursor. However, no valid object reference was found.

System Response

The cursor shows where the error occurs in your entry.

How to fix this error?

Objects in constraints are usually referred to by their set and set
type:
(300)DESK
A variable is defined with the keyword IS_A:
D IS_A (300)DESK
If you want to refer to several objects, separate the objects with a
comma.
If you define variables for characteristics, the characteristics are
separated with a semicolon.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER057 - Reference to object required: &1 found ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER057 with the description "Reference to object required: &1 found" typically indicates that there is an issue with the way an object is being referenced in your code or configuration. This error often arises in the context of ABAP programming or when working with Business Objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The error usually occurs when the code is trying to access an object that is not properly instantiated or is of an unexpected type.
  Null or Uninitialized Object: The object being referenced may not have been initialized, leading to a null reference.
  Type Mismatch: The object type expected by the code does not match the actual type of the object being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Initialization: Ensure that the object you are trying to reference is properly initialized before it is used. If it is a class instance, make sure you have created an instance of the class.
  DATA: my_object TYPE REF TO my_class.
  CREATE OBJECT my_object.
  
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the type of the object being referenced. Ensure that it matches the expected type in your code. You can use the DESCRIBE statement to check the type of the object.
  DESCRIBE FIELD my_object TYPE my_type.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the object reference is failing. Look for any lines where the object is being assigned or manipulated.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the object might not be available or initialized. This can prevent the program from crashing and provide a more graceful failure.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are using standard SAP objects or classes, refer to the SAP documentation to ensure you are using them correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific problems.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other developer forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having a peer review your code to catch any potential issues with object references.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_PME_PARSER057 error in your SAP environment.