How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE017 - Class '&1' cannot be used; implementation is set to abstract

/IWXBE/CORE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Class '&1' cannot be used; implementation is set to abstract

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/IWXBE/CORE017 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE017 Class '&1' cannot be used; implementation is set to abstract typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Business Object Processing. This error indicates that the class you are trying to use is defined as abstract, meaning it cannot be instantiated or used directly. Instead, it is intended to be a base class for other classes that provide concrete implementations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Abstract Class: The class you are trying to use is declared as abstract. Abstract classes are designed to be subclassed and cannot be instantiated on their own.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where an abstract class is being referenced in a context that requires a concrete implementation.
  Missing Implementation: There may be a missing subclass that should provide the necessary implementation for the abstract methods defined in the abstract class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify the class definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or