How To Fix SRFAC_IMPL055 - Constant &1 declared after intended usage, manual adjustment required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRFAC_IMPL - Refactoring messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Constant &1 declared after intended usage, manual adjustment required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL055 - Constant &1 declared after intended usage, manual adjustment required. ?

  The SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL055 indicates that a constant (denoted as &1 in the message) has been declared after it has already been used in the code. This typically occurs in ABAP programs or function modules where the order of declarations and usage is important.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A constant is referenced in the code before it has been declared.
  The ABAP compiler expects all constants to be declared before they are used in any expressions or statements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all constants are declared before they are used in the code. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Constant: Look at the error message to identify which constant (&1) is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check the Code: Review the code to find where the constant is being used. 
  
  
  Reorder Declarations: Move the declaration of the constant to a position before its first usage in the code. This may involve:
  
  Moving the constant declaration to the top of the program or function module.
  Ensuring that all constants are declared in the appropriate section (e.g., in the DATA or CONSTANTS section).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the adjustments, recompile the program and test it to ensure that the error is resolved and that the program behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Programming Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the best practices for ABAP programming, which emphasize the importance of declaration order.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where constants are being used and declared.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the ABAP keyword documentation for more details on constants and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRFAC_IMPL055 error and ensure that your ABAP code is correctly structured.