How To Fix SMESSAGE_ADT001 - Message number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMESSAGE_ADT - General Message Class for ABAP Dev Tools of T100 objects

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Message number is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT001 - Message number is missing ?

  The SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT001 with the description "Message number is missing" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Development Tools (ADT) or when working with ABAP development in Eclipse. This error indicates that there is an issue with the message handling in your ABAP code or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Class: The message number referenced in your code is not defined in the message class.
  Incorrect Message Class Reference: The message class might be incorrectly referenced in your code.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported, it might not be available in the target system.
  Development Environment Issues: There could be issues with the ADT setup or configuration in Eclipse.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 in the SAP GUI and verify that the message class and the specific message number exist.
  If the message number is missing, you can create it in the appropriate message class.
  
  
  
  Correct Message Reference:
  
  Review your ABAP code to ensure that the message class and number are correctly referenced. The syntax should be correct, e.g., MESSAGE 'Message text' TYPE 'I' or MESSAGE ID 'MessageClass' TYPE 'MessageNumber'.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message class was recently transported, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Eclipse ADT Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your ADT setup in Eclipse is correctly configured. Check for any updates or patches that might be required for your ADT version.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to see where the message is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to manage messages that can be displayed to users. Each message class can contain multiple messages identified by a unique number.
  Transaction SE91: This transaction is used to create and maintain message classes in SAP.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications in Eclipse, which provides a modern development environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.