How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED038 - The statement &1 is unexpected

OO_SOURCE_BASED038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO_SOURCE_BASED - WB - Class Builder - Messages for the source-b. Class Editor

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The statement &1 is unexpected

What causes this issue?

The class can't be separated into its different source parts (public-,
protected-, (package-,) private section or method implementation).

System Response

A warning will be sent and the changes won't be stored.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether the source contains the following statements:
<EX>CLASS <class_name> DEFINITION.</>
<EX>...</>
<EX>ENDCLASS.</>

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

<EX>CLASS <class_name> IMPLEMENTATION.</>
<EX> METHOD <method_name_1>.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> ENDMETHOD.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> METHOD <method_name_n>.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> ENDMETHOD.</>
<EX>ENDCLASS.</>
<EX>It is also important to check that the public-, protected-,
(package-) and private section are in the correct order.</>
<EX>The syntax check will help you to determine where the class
structure is insufficient.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED038 - The statement &1 is unexpected ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED038, which states "The statement &1 is unexpected," typically occurs during the execution of ABAP programs or when working with ABAP classes and methods. This error indicates that the ABAP compiler has encountered a statement that it did not expect in the context of the code being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code. This could be due to a typo, incorrect statement placement, or using a statement that is not valid in the current context.
  Incorrect Context: The statement may be valid in one context but not in another. For example, trying to use a method call outside of a class or trying to use a statement that is not allowed in a certain block (like within a loop or conditional).
  Missing or Misplaced Keywords: Sometimes, keywords that are required for the structure of the code (like ENDLOOP, ENDIF, etc.)