How To Fix ECH_MSG012 - Action class &1 must implement interface IF_ECH_ACTION

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_MSG - Messages for Error & Conflict Handler

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Action class &1 must implement interface IF_ECH_ACTION

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_MSG012 - Action class &1 must implement interface IF_ECH_ACTION ?

  The SAP error message ECH_MSG012 indicates that an action class specified in your SAP system is not implementing the required interface IF_ECH_ACTION. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Event Management (EM) or similar frameworks where custom action classes are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Interface Implementation: The action class you are trying to use does not implement the IF_ECH_ACTION interface. This interface defines the methods that must be implemented for the action class to function correctly within the framework.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to a particular action might not be the correct one or might have been modified incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the action class was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing implementations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Implementation:
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE24) and locate the action class mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the class implements the IF_ECH_ACTION interface. You can do this