How To Fix CL782 - Class & must be a superclass

CL782 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Class & must be a superclass

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL782 - Class & must be a superclass ?

  The SAP error message CL782 indicates that there is an issue with class inheritance in ABAP Object-Oriented programming. Specifically, the error message states that the class you are trying to define or use must be a superclass of the class you are working with. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a subclass that does not properly extend a superclass.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Hierarchy: The class you are trying to define as a subclass does not inherit from the specified superclass.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the class name or the superclass name.
  Class Not Activated: The superclass may not be activated, which can lead to the system not recognizing it as a valid superclass.
  Visibility Issues: The superclass may not be visible in the context where you are trying to use it, possibly due to package or transport issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition: Ensure that the class you are trying to