How To Fix OL720 - The object type already supports attribute '&1' from another interface

OL720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 720

• Message text: The object type already supports attribute '&1' from another interface

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL720 - The object type already supports attribute '&1' from another interface ?

  The SAP error message OL720 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an object type in the context of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in ABAP. Specifically, it means that the object type you are trying to define already has an attribute that is being inherited from another interface. This can occur when you are trying to define an attribute in a class that is already defined in one of its parent classes or interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Attribute Definition: The attribute you are trying to define in your class is already defined in a superclass or an interface that the class implements.
  Inheritance Conflicts: If your class inherits from multiple interfaces or classes that define the same attribute, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OL720 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions: Review the attributes defined in the parent classes and interfaces that your class is inheriting from. Ensure that