SIFR-NAME-0006: Variable declaration lacks a required initializer. - Sifr

SIFR-NAME-0006 belongs to the Name resolution diagnostic family. It means: variable declaration lacks a required initializer.

Why It Happens

A binding, type, function, module, or member name cannot be resolved in the current scope.

Use sifr --explain SIFR-NAME-0006 locally to see the renderer’s exact message template and any machine-applicable suggestions for the compiler version you are running.

Erroneous Code

total = subtotal + tax

How To Fix It

Declare or import the name before use, and check whether you meant a module member, type name, or local binding.

Fixed Code

subtotal: int = 10
tax: int = 2
total = subtotal + tax

Details

Field	Value
Code	`SIFR-NAME-0006`
Family	`NAME`
Severity	Error
Stability	stable
Owner	`sifr_lowering::lower::statements`
Representative fixture	`crates/sifr/tests/e2e/fail/annotated_variable_requires_initializer.sifr`

See the Error Codes index for the complete catalog.