How To Fix OO035 - The typing method can be 'Like', 'Type', or 'Type Ref To'

OO035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 035

• Message text: The typing method can be 'Like', 'Type', or 'Type Ref To'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO035 - The typing method can be 'Like', 'Type', or 'Type Ref To' ?

  The SAP error message OO035 indicates that there is an issue with the way a data type is being defined in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error typically arises when the syntax used for defining a variable or a type is incorrect. The message suggests that the typing method should be one of the following: 'Like', 'Type', or 'Type Ref To'.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used for declaring a variable or type is not following the expected format.
  Invalid Type Specification: The type specified does not exist or is not accessible in the current context.
  Misuse of Typing Methods: Using a typing method that is not appropriate for the context, such as trying to use 'Like' when a 'Type' or 'Type Ref To' is expected.
  
  Solutions:
  To resolve the OO035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review the line of code where the error occurs