How To Fix /GC1/MSG047 - Class &1(&2) does not implement /GC1/IF_CO_GENERATING_OBJECT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GC1/MSG -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Class &1(&2) does not implement /GC1/IF_CO_GENERATING_OBJECT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GC1/MSG047 - Class &1(&2) does not implement /GC1/IF_CO_GENERATING_OBJECT ?

  The SAP error message /GC1/MSG047 Class &1(&2) does not implement /GC1/IF_CO_GENERATING_OBJECT typically indicates that a specific class in your SAP system is expected to implement a certain interface (/GC1/IF_CO_GENERATING_OBJECT), but it does not. This can occur in the context of SAP's CO (Controlling) module, particularly when dealing with custom or third-party classes that are expected to interact with the CO module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Implementation: The class specified in the error message does not implement the required interface. This could be due to a missing implementation in the class definition.
  Incorrect Class Usage: The class might be used in a context where the interface is expected, but it was not designed to fulfill that requirement.
  Custom Development Issues: If the class is a custom development, it may not have been properly coded to implement the necessary interface.
  Transport Issues: If the class was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary interface