How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP457 - ABAP data type is initial

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 457

• Message text: ABAP data type is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP457 - ABAP data type is initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP457 with the description "ABAP data type is initial" typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in the ABAP program. This error often arises when a required field or variable is not initialized or is empty when the system expects it to contain a value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Uninitialized Variables: The error can occur if a variable that is expected to hold a value is not initialized properly before it is used in the program.
  Missing Data: The data being processed may not exist in the database or may not have been populated correctly.
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the code that leads to a situation where a variable is not set when it should be.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to configuration settings in the system that affect how data is retrieved or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initialization: Review the ABAP code to