How To Fix CL685 - Object & is a class


CL685 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CL - Classification

  • Message number: 685

  • Message text: Object & is a class

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  • What causes this issue?

    This BAPI cannot be used with objects that are classes.

    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?

    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 CL685 - Object & is a class ?
    The SAP error message CL685 indicates that the object you are trying to use is a class, but the operation you are attempting is not valid for a class. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming when you are trying to perform an operation that is meant for an instance of a class (an object) rather than the class itself.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Object Type: You may be trying to call a method or access an attribute on a class instead of an instance of that class. Static vs. Instance Context: You might be trying to access instance methods or attributes in a static context without creating an instance of the class. Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the object name, leading to confusion between class names and instance names.
    Solution: Check Object Type: Ensure that you are working with an instance of the class. If you need to call a method

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