How To Fix 5AT109 - Attribute &1 cannot be redefined locally


5AT109 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

  • Message number: 109

  • Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be redefined locally

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <DS:DE.OM_ATTRINH>inheritance logic</> does not allow for local
    values for the attribute (inheritance logic 'I').

    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?

    You can either delete the value for the superordinate (imparting)
    object, or for the subordinate (inheriting) object. In either case,
    consistency will be reestablished. Note, however, that changing the
    imparting object could possibly affect other corresponding subordinate
    objects.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT109 - Attribute &1 cannot be redefined locally ?
    The SAP error message 5AT109, which states "Attribute &1 cannot be redefined locally," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with class attributes in the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigm.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to redefine an attribute of a superclass in a subclass. In ABAP, attributes (or properties) that are defined in a superclass cannot be redefined in a subclass. This is because attributes are meant to maintain a consistent interface across the class hierarchy.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches: Remove the Redefinition: If you do not need to change the attribute in the subclass, simply remove the redefinition from the subclass. Use a Different Attribute Name: If you need a similar attribute in the subclass, you can define a new attribute with a different name in the subclass. Use Methods for Different Behavior: If the intention was to change the behavior associated

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