How To Fix RFAC_QUICKFIX145 - Declare field-symbol '&1' explicitly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_QUICKFIX - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Declare field-symbol '&1' explicitly

What causes this issue?

System Response

Creates a classic declaration for the field-symbol &V1& and removes
the existing inline declaration.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX145 - Declare field-symbol '&1' explicitly ?

  The SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX145, which states "Declare field-symbol '&1' explicitly," typically occurs in ABAP programming when a field symbol is used without being explicitly declared. Field symbols in ABAP are used as placeholders for data objects, and they need to be declared before they can be used.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A field symbol is referenced in the code without a corresponding FIELD-SYMBOLS declaration.
  The field symbol is not properly defined, leading to ambiguity in its usage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to explicitly declare the field symbol before using it. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Declare the Field Symbol: Use the FIELD-SYMBOLS statement to declare the field symbol. For example:
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_variable> TYPE any.
  
  
  Assign a Value to the Field Symbol: After declaring the field symbol, you can assign it to a data object using the ASSIGN statement. For example:
  DATA: lv_value TYPE i.
  lv_value = 10.
  ASSIGN lv_value TO <fs_variable>.
  
  
  Use the Field Symbol: Once the field symbol is declared and assigned, you can use it in your code:
  IF <fs_variable> IS ASSIGNED.
    WRITE: / <fs_variable>.
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Symbols: They are similar to pointers in other programming languages. They allow dynamic referencing of data objects.
  Syntax: The syntax for declaring field symbols is:
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_name> TYPE <data_type>.
  
  Common Practices: Always ensure that field symbols are declared before use, and check if they are assigned before accessing their values to avoid runtime errors.
  
  Example:
  Here’s a complete example demonstrating the declaration and usage of a field symbol:
  DATA: lv_value TYPE i.
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_value> TYPE i.
  
  lv_value = 42.
  
  ASSIGN lv_value TO <fs_value>.
  
  IF <fs_value> IS ASSIGNED.
    WRITE: / 'The value is:', <fs_value>.
  ELSE.
    WRITE: / 'Field symbol is not assigned.'.
  ENDIF.
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RFAC_QUICKFIX145 error and ensure that your ABAP code runs smoothly.