How To Fix CL_SEA_MESSAGES154 - DTE contains an anonymous inner type which cannot be edited by SEW

CL_SEA_MESSAGES154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SEA_MESSAGES - Message class for SEW tool

• Message number: 154

• Message text: DTE contains an anonymous inner type which cannot be edited by SEW

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CL_SEA_MESSAGES154 - Details

• The SAP error message CL_SEA_MESSAGES154 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Transport Environment (DTE) in the context of SAP's Software Logistics. Specifically, the error states that the DTE contains an anonymous inner type, which cannot be edited by the Software Logistics Workbench (SEW).
  
  Cause:
  
  Anonymous Inner Types: The error arises when the DTE includes an anonymous inner type. In ABAP, anonymous inner types are types that are defined within the scope of a method or function and do not have a name. SEW does not support editing or handling these types, leading to the error.
  Code Generation: This can occur during code generation or when trying to transport objects that include such types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refactor Code: The primary solution is to refactor the code to avoid using anonymous inner types. Instead, define a named type (e.g., a structure or a class) that can be referenced and edited by SEW.
  
  Identify the anonymous inner