How To Fix RFAC_QUICKFIX178 - Referenced data object &1 is not visible for parameter declaration

RFAC_QUICKFIX178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_QUICKFIX - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Referenced data object &1 is not visible for parameter declaration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX178 - Referenced data object &1 is not visible for parameter declaration ?

  The SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX178, which states "Referenced data object &1 is not visible for parameter declaration," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when there is an issue with the visibility or scope of a data object that is being referenced in a parameter declaration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scope Issues: The data object you are trying to reference may not be in the current scope. This can happen if the object is declared in a different method, function module, or class that is not accessible from the current context.
  Visibility Modifiers: If the data object is declared with a visibility modifier (like PRIVATE or PROTECTED), it may not be accessible from the location where you are trying to use it.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the name of the data object, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Object Lifecycle: The data object may not have been instantiated or may have gone