How To Fix /IBX/BL_CALC005 - The constructor of calculation class &1 is PROTECTED.

/IBX/BL_CALC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/BL_CALC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The constructor of calculation class &1 is PROTECTED.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/BL_CALC005 - The constructor of calculation class &1 is PROTECTED. ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/BL_CALC005 The constructor of calculation class &1 is PROTECTED typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP Analytics Cloud when there is an issue with the instantiation of a calculation class. This error indicates that the constructor of the specified calculation class is declared as PROTECTED, which means it cannot be instantiated directly outside of its own class or its subclasses.
  
  Cause:
  
  Protected Constructor: The calculation class you are trying to use has a constructor that is marked as PROTECTED. This is a design choice to prevent direct instantiation of the class from outside its own context.
  Incorrect Usage: The code or configuration that is attempting to create an instance of this class is not following the intended usage pattern defined by the class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Documentation: Review the documentation for the calculation class to understand how it is intended to be used. There may be factory