How To Fix OL818 - Exception '&' is not defined for method '&' object type '&'

OL818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Exception '&' is not defined for method '&' object type '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL818 - Exception '&' is not defined for method '&' object type '&' ?

  The SAP error message OL818, which states "Exception '&' is not defined for method '&' object type '&'", typically occurs in the context of Object-Oriented ABAP programming. This error indicates that an exception that is being raised in a method is not defined in the method's interface for the specified object type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Exception: The exception being raised in the method is not declared in the method's signature. In ABAP, when you define a method, you can specify which exceptions it can raise. If you try to raise an exception that is not listed, you will encounter this error.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the exception name when raising it.
  Incorrect Method Call: The method being called may not be the one you intended, leading to a mismatch in the expected exceptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Method Definition: Review the method definition in the class to ensure that the exception you are trying to