How To Fix /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR042 - DPC EXT class '&1' has syntax errors

/FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: DPC EXT class '&1' has syntax errors

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/FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR042 - Details

• The SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR042 DPC EXT class '&1' has syntax errors typically indicates that there are syntax errors in the Data Provider Class (DPC) extension that you are trying to activate or use in your SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is that there are actual syntax errors in the ABAP code of the DPC extension class. This could be due to missing semicolons, incorrect variable declarations, or other coding mistakes.
  Inconsistent Code: If the code was modified but not properly activated, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Dependencies: If the DPC extension class relies on other classes or objects that have errors or are not activated, it can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the DPC extension was transported from another system and there were issues during the transport, it might