How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER061 - Reference to a class/object required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Reference to a class/object required

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error where a set or object is entered.

System Response

The cursor marks the place in your entry where the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

A set or other object is expected at this point. A set is referred to
by the set type and the language-independent set key, for example:
(300)TV_SET
To refer to an object, enter the object identifier, set type, and
object key:
(MATERIAL)(300)(NR='M4711')
The object identifier is the language-independent description for the
master data table for the object. Object identifiers are defined in the
IMG for <ZH>Set Types</>. In step <LS>Define Object Types</>, an object
identifier is entered for each object type. This identifier identifies
the object type in dependencies. 'Material' is the object identifier
for materials.
Attributes are always entered with reference to an object. If a
variable is defined for an object, only enter the variable.

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

(300)DESK.MATERIAL = 'OAK' or
D.MATERIAL = 'OAK'
Please note also other possible causes of error (messages).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER061 - Reference to a class/object required ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER061: Reference to a class/object required typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with object-oriented programming (OOP) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a reference to a class or object, but it is not provided or is incorrectly specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Reference: The code is trying to access a method or property of an object that has not been instantiated.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the code where the object reference is expected.
  Scope Issues: The object might be out of scope or not accessible in the current context.
  Type Mismatch: The variable being used does not match the expected type of the class or object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Instantiate the Object: Ensure that the object is properly instantiated before it is used. For example:
  DATA: lo_object TYPE REF TO your_class.
  CREATE OBJECT lo_object.
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review the code for any syntax errors. Ensure that the object reference is correctly specified and that you are using the correct method or property.
  
  
  Scope Verification: Make sure that the object reference is within the correct scope. If the object is defined in a different method or class, ensure it is accessible.
  
  
  Type Checking: Verify that the variable you are using is of the correct type. You can use the TYPE statement to ensure that the variable is declared with the correct type.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and check the values of the variables at runtime. This can help identify where the object reference is missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on object-oriented programming in ABAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having another developer review your code to catch any potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_PME_PARSER061 error in your SAP ABAP code.