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How To Fix SY364 - Object not initialized


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

  • Message number: 364

  • Message text: Object not initialized

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  • What causes this issue?

    One of the objects in an OLE call has not yet been correctly generated.
    Either this has been forgotten or the relevant OLE statement has been
    bundled by the addition NO FLUSH.

    System Response

    All objects in a bundle must first be generated by an OLE statement.

    How to fix this error?

    You can generate an object with the CREATE OBJECT, CALL METHOD or GET
    PROPERTY statements.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY364 - Object not initialized ?

    The SAP error message SY364, which states "Object not initialized," typically occurs when a program attempts to access an object that has not been properly initialized or instantiated. This can happen in various contexts, such as ABAP programming, where an object-oriented approach is used.

    Causes:

    1. Uninitialized Object: The most common cause is that an object reference is declared but not initialized before it is used.
    2. Incorrect Object Lifecycle Management: The object may have been destroyed or gone out of scope before it was accessed.
    3. Logical Errors in Code: There may be logical errors in the code that prevent the object from being initialized under certain conditions.
    4. Error in Constructor: If the constructor of the object fails or does not complete successfully, the object may not be initialized.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Object Initialization: Ensure that the object is properly instantiated before it is used. For example, if you are using a class, make sure to call the constructor correctly.

      DATA: my_object TYPE REF TO my_class.
      CREATE OBJECT my_object.
    2. Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and check the state of the object before it is accessed. This can help identify where the initialization is failing.

    3. Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the object might not be initialized. This can include checking if the object is NOT INITIAL before using it.

      IF my_object IS NOT INITIAL.
          " Use the object
      ELSE.
          " Handle the error
      ENDIF.
    4. Review Constructor Logic: If the object is not being initialized due to issues in the constructor, review the constructor code to ensure it completes successfully under all expected conditions.

    5. Check Object Scope: Ensure that the object is still in scope when it is being accessed. If the object is defined in a local context, it may not be accessible outside that context.

    Related Information:

    • ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on object-oriented programming in ABAP.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SY364 error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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