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How To Fix CL004 - Class type &: & & already created in language "&"


CL004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CL - Classification

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Class type &: & & already created in language "&"

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  • What causes this issue?

    &V2& &V3& has been created with class type &V1& in language &V4&, but
    has not yet been created in your logon language.

    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?

    Please note that the default language-dependent data you see may need
    to be translated.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CL004 - Details

  • The SAP error message CL004 indicates that a class type has already been created in a specific language. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a class that already exists in the system, and it is often related to the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) features in SAP ABAP.
    
    Cause: Class Already Exists: The primary cause of this error is that a class with the same name and type has already been created in the specified language. Language-Specific Class: SAP allows classes to be defined in multiple languages, and if a class has already been created in the specified language, you cannot create it again. Development Environment: This error may also occur if you are working in a development environment where the class was created by another developer or in a different transport request.
    Solution: Check Existing Classes: Before creating a new class, check if the class already exists in the system. You can do this

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