How To Fix W8085 - Access with line index () is not possible for expression part &

W8085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Access with line index () is not possible for expression part &

What causes this issue?

Access with line index () is only possible for the last term of a
multi-level expression. Therefore, syntax element () is forbidden for
expression part &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8085 - Access with line index () is not possible for expression part & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8085 Access with line index () is not possible for expression part &
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in ABAP when you try to access a component of a complex data object (like an internal table or structure) using an invalid or empty line index. Specifically:
  
  You are trying to access an internal table line using an index that is either empty, zero, or not properly specified.
  The expression part & (which is a placeholder in the message for the actual part name) refers to the component or field you are trying to access.
  The line index is missing or invalid, so the system cannot determine which line of the internal table to access.
  
  For example, if you have an internal table itab and you try to access itab( )-field without specifying a valid index inside the parentheses, this warning will appear.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  DATA: itab