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Code
struct SomeStruct {
some_field: u64,
}
trait SomeTrait {
type SomeType;
fn foo();
}
impl SomeTrait for bool {
type SomeType = SomeStruct;
fn foo() {
let ss = Self::SomeType;
}
}
fn main() { }
Current output
error[E0599]: no associated item named `SomeType` found for type `bool` in the current scope
--> test_assoc.rs:14:24
|
14 | let ss = Self::SomeType;
| ^^^^^^^^ associated item not found in `bool`
error: aborting due to 1 previous error
For more information about this error, try `rustc --explain E0599`.
Desired output
Rationale and extra context
The error says there is no associated item named SomeType
, but this is not true, since (as I understand it) the technical definition of "associated item" includes associated types. I'm not sure what the ideal error message would be, maybe expected value, found associated type
(i.e., E0423)?
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Rust Version
rustc 1.89.0-nightly (255aa2208 2025-06-19)
binary: rustc
commit-hash: 255aa220821c05c3eac7605fce4ea1c9ab2cbdb4
commit-date: 2025-06-19
host: aarch64-apple-darwin
release: 1.89.0-nightly
LLVM version: 20.1.7
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Area: Associated items (types, constants & functions)Area: Messages for errors, warnings, and lintsDiagnostics: A diagnostic that is giving misleading or incorrect information.Diagnostics: An error or lint that needs small tweaks.Relevant to the compiler team, which will review and decide on the PR/issue.