How To Fix EIT_REGISTRY019 - Template Handler class &1 must inherit from class CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_REGISTRY - Extension Item Template: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Template Handler class &1 must inherit from class CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_REGISTRY019 - Template Handler class &1 must inherit from class CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_REGISTRY019 indicates that there is an issue with a template handler class in the context of the Enterprise Information Management (EIM) or Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) framework. Specifically, the error states that the template handler class you are trying to use does not inherit from the required base class CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Definition: The class you are trying to use as a template handler does not extend the CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT class. This is a requirement for all template handler classes in this context.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the class name or the class might not be properly defined in the system.
  Missing Implementation: The class might not have been implemented or activated correctly in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify that the class you are using as a template handler indeed inherits from CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT. You can do this by checking the class definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE24).
  
  If it does not inherit from the required class, you will need to modify the class definition to extend CL_EIT_ITEM_CONTENT.
  
  CLASS your_template_handler_class_name DEFINITION
    INHERITING FROM cl_eit_item_content
    ...
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  Activate the Class: If the class is correctly defined but not activated, make sure to activate it in the ABAP Workbench.
  
  
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the class name or in the inheritance declaration.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to EIT and template handlers to ensure you are following the correct implementation guidelines.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant areas to trace the execution and see where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your template handler class is correctly implemented.