How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA012 - You may not define a default value for reference types

SDDIC_ADT_DDLA012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLA - Messages for Annotation Definition Design Time

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You may not define a default value for reference types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA012 - You may not define a default value for reference types ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA012 indicates that you are trying to define a default value for a reference type in a data dictionary object, which is not allowed in SAP ABAP. Reference types in ABAP are used to point to objects rather than holding data directly, and as such, they cannot have default values assigned to them.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to set a default value for a reference type in a data dictionary object (like a table, structure, or data element). Reference types include class references, interface references, and other object references. Since these types do not hold actual data but rather point to instances of objects, assigning a default value is not applicable.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should remove the default value assignment for the reference type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Data Element or Structure: Locate the data element or structure where you