How To Fix UMG300 - You have to enter a structure reference for reference type 'I'.

UMG300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 300

• Message text: You have to enter a structure reference for reference type 'I'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG300 - You have to enter a structure reference for reference type 'I'. ?

  The SAP error message UMG300, which states "You have to enter a structure reference for reference type 'I'," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when you are trying to use a reference variable that is expected to point to a structure, but it is not properly defined or initialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Declaration: The reference variable is declared incorrectly or is not pointing to a valid structure.
  Missing Initialization: The reference variable has not been initialized before it is used.
  Type Mismatch: The reference type does not match the expected structure type.
  Scope Issues: The reference variable may be out of scope or not accessible in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Declaration: Ensure that the reference variable is declared correctly. For example:
  DATA: ref TYPE REF TO your_structure_type.
  Make sure your_structure_type is a valid structure type.
  
  
  Initialize the Reference: Before using the reference variable, ensure it is initialized to point to a valid instance of the structure:
  CREATE OBJECT ref.
  
  
  Correct