How To Fix DBOSC887 - Error while defining variable; IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Error while defining variable; IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC887 - Error while defining variable; IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are initial ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC887 typically occurs when there is an issue with defining a variable in a database operation, particularly when the variables IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are found to be initial (i.e., empty or not set). This error is often related to the use of Open SQL statements or database operations in ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Variables: The error indicates that the variables IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are not initialized or set to any value. In the context of database operations, these variables are expected to hold specific values that define the type of operation or the criteria for selection.
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the code where these variables are supposed to be assigned values but are not due to conditional statements or other programming logic.
  Missing Input Parameters: If these variables are meant to be passed as parameters to a function or method, they might not be provided correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Initialize Variables: Ensure that IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE are properly initialized before they are used in the database operation. Assign them appropriate values based on the logic of your program.
  DATA: lv_type TYPE your_type,
        lv_like TYPE your_like_type.
  
  lv_type = 'desired_value'.
  lv_like = 'desired_pattern'.
  
  
  Check Logic: Review the code to ensure that the logic leading to the assignment of these variables is correct. Make sure that they are set under all necessary conditions.
  
  
  Parameter Validation: If these variables are input parameters, validate that they are being passed correctly to the function or method. You may want to add checks to ensure they are not initial before proceeding with the database operation.
  IF lv_type IS INITIAL OR lv_like IS INITIAL.
      " Handle the error, e.g., raise an exception or return an error message
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to step through the code and monitor the values of IV_TYPE and IV_LIKE at runtime. This can help identify where they are not being set as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on variable initialization and database operations.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your code to manage situations where variables may be empty, which can help prevent runtime errors.
  
  By addressing the initialization and assignment of the variables, you should be able to resolve the DBOSC887 error effectively.