How To Fix RFAC_QUICKFIX146 - Declare '&1' field-symbols explicitly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_QUICKFIX - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 146

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

What causes this issue?

System Response

Creates classic declarations for all &V1& field-symbols in &V2& &V3& and
removes the corresponding inline declarations.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX146 - Declare '&1' field-symbols explicitly ?

  The SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX146, which states "Declare '&1' field-symbols 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 you attempt to use a field symbol without declaring it properly. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The field symbol is referenced without a corresponding FIELD-SYMBOLS declaration.
  The field symbol is used in a context where the compiler expects an explicit declaration.
  
  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: Now you can use the field symbol in your code as needed.
  
  
  Example:
  Here’s a simple example demonstrating the correct usage of field symbols:
  DATA: lv_value TYPE i.
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_value> TYPE i.
  
  lv_value = 10.
  
  " Correctly declare and assign the field symbol
  ASSIGN lv_value TO <fs_value>.
  
  " Now you can use <fs_value>
  IF <fs_value> IS ASSIGNED.
    WRITE: / 'The value is:', <fs_value>.
  ENDIF.
  Related Information:
  
  Field Symbols: They are similar to pointers in other programming languages and allow dynamic referencing of data objects.
  ASSIGN Statement: This statement is used to assign a data object to a field symbol.
  IS ASSIGNED: This is a check to see if the field symbol has been successfully assigned to a data object.
  
  By ensuring that all field symbols are explicitly declared and properly assigned, you can avoid the RFAC_QUICKFIX146 error in your ABAP programs.