How To Fix DBOSC668 - Error while merging CDL; ID &1 not found in method &2 of class &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Error while merging CDL; ID &1 not found in method &2 of class &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC668 - Error while merging CDL; ID &1 not found in method &2 of class &3 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC668 indicates that there is an issue with merging a Class Definition Language (CDL) object in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that an ID (identified by &1) could not be found in a specified method (&2) of a specified class (&3). This typically occurs during the process of merging or updating class definitions in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inconsistent Object: The ID referenced in the error message may not exist in the specified method of the class, possibly due to a deletion or inconsistency in the object definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the class or method was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing components.
  Development Environment Issues: If multiple developers are working on the same class or method, conflicts may arise that lead to inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the system from correctly accessing the required objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the ID mentioned in the error message exists in the specified method of the class. You can do this by navigating to the class in the ABAP Workbench (SE80) and checking the method implementation.
  Recreate Missing Objects: If the ID is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction SE11 to perform a consistency check on the database objects to ensure that there are no inconsistencies.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing ID.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error code or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP development and the SAP class/method structure will be beneficial in troubleshooting this error.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how transports work in SAP can help in diagnosing issues related to object merging and consistency.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.