Message type: E = Error
Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow
Message number: 157
Message text: Element & could not be recognized as an object reference
The element is not recognizable as an object reference, attributes
cannot therefore be determined.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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W8157
- Element & could not be recognized as an object reference ?SAP Error Message: W8157 Element & could not be recognized as an object reference
Cause: This warning message typically occurs in ABAP when the system expects an object reference but encounters a data element or variable that is not recognized as such. Specifically, it means that the element (variable or field) referenced in the code is not declared or instantiated as an object reference, but the code is trying to use it as one. Common scenarios include: Using a data element or variable that is not declared as a reference type in an object-oriented context. Trying to call methods or access attributes on a variable that is not an object reference. The variable might be declared as a simple data type (e.g., structure or elementary type) instead of a reference type (REF TO <class>). The variable is not properly instantiated (e.g., not created with CREATE OBJECT).
Solution: Check Declaration: Verify that the variable (element) is declared as an object reference. Example:DATA: lo_object
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