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.

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• 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