How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES320 - Error in method &1: Reference to data object &2 cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Error in method &1: Reference to data object &2 cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES320 - Error in method &1: Reference to data object &2 cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES320 indicates that there is an issue in a method where a reference to a data object cannot be initialized. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with object-oriented programming or when accessing data that is expected to be initialized but is not.
  Cause:
  
  Uninitialized Data Object: The most common cause of this error is that the data object referenced in the method is not initialized. This can happen if the object was not created or if it was set to an invalid state.
  Scope Issues: The data object might be out of scope or not accessible in the context where the method is being called.
  Incorrect Method Logic: There may be a logical error in the method that leads to trying to access a data object that should have been initialized but wasn't due to some conditional logic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the object being referenced may not match the expected type, leading to initialization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization: Ensure that the data object is properly initialized before it is referenced in the method. This can be done by checking if the object is NOT INITIAL before using it.
  IF NOT <data_object> IS INITIAL.
      " Proceed with logic
  ELSE.
      " Handle the case where the object is not initialized
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Review Method Logic: Go through the method logic to ensure that all paths that lead to the use of the data object guarantee its initialization.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the data object is supposed to be initialized and why it is not.
  
  
  Check Object Creation: If the data object is an instance of a class, ensure that the object is created using the CREATE OBJECT statement before it is used.
  DATA(lo_object) = NEW cl_my_class( ).
  
  
  Scope Verification: Verify that the data object is declared in the correct scope and is accessible in the method where it is being referenced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for ABAP programming to understand the best practices for object initialization and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or SAP Answers to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.