How To Fix NHCF_CX_UTILS008 - Class &1 is not derived from CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NHCF_CX_UTILS - IS-H: HCF Utility Classes - Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Class &1 is not derived from CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NHCF_CX_UTILS008 - Class &1 is not derived from CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT ?

  The SAP error message NHCF_CX_UTILS008 Class &1 is not derived from CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT indicates that there is an issue with exception handling in your ABAP code or in the configuration of your application. This error typically arises when a custom exception class is expected to inherit from a specific base class (CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT), but it does not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Definition: The class mentioned in the error message (&1) is not derived from the expected base class CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT. This could happen if the class was created without the proper inheritance.
  Configuration Issues: If the application is expecting a certain structure for error handling and the custom class does not conform to that structure, this error can occur.
  Code Changes: If there have been recent changes to the code or the class hierarchy, it might have led to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE24) and locate the class mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the class is defined to inherit from CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT. You can do this by modifying the class definition to include the correct inheritance.
  
  Example:
  CLASS your_class_name DEFINITION
    INHERITING FROM CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT
    ...
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  Review Exception Handling:
  
  Review the code where the exception is being raised or caught. Ensure that the exception handling logic is correctly implemented and that the expected exceptions are being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the exception handling works as intended.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  If you are working in a team, document the changes made to the class and inform your team members to avoid confusion in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CX_AI_APPLICATION_FAULT: This is a standard exception class in SAP that is used for application faults. It is part of the exception handling framework in ABAP.
  ABAP Exception Handling: Understanding how exceptions work in ABAP is crucial. You can refer to the SAP documentation on exception handling for more details.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the execution flow and identify where the incorrect class is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your application handles exceptions correctly.