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How To Fix OA132 - No variable allowed before '=' when setting a property


OA132 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

  • Message number: 132

  • Message text: No variable allowed before '=' when setting a property

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  • What causes this issue?

    The specified syntax contains errors. The following syntax is
    permitted:

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

    Methods
    <method name> <export variable 1>, <export variable 2>, ... <export
    variable n>
    or
    <method name> = <variable>
    or
    <object>.<object method> = <variable>
    Setting or retrieving object attributes
    <value 1> = <value 2>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


OA132 - Details

  • The SAP error message OA132 "No variable allowed before '='" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when you are trying to assign a value to a property or variable incorrectly. This error indicates that the syntax used in your assignment statement is not valid according to the ABAP language rules.
    
    Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following issues: Incorrect Syntax: You may have used an incorrect syntax for the assignment. In ABAP, the assignment operator = should be used correctly, and the left-hand side must be a valid variable or property. Misplaced Characters: There might be misplaced characters or spaces in your code that are causing the parser to misinterpret your statement. Contextual Errors: The assignment might be attempted in a context where it is not allowed, such as within a declaration or in a place where a variable is not expected.
    Solution: To resolve the OA132 error, you can take

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