How To Fix OO004 - Class &1 has an invalid multiple inheritance


OO004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Class &1 has an invalid multiple inheritance

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  • What causes this issue?

    More than one inheritance relationship is defined for class &1. The
    class can no longer be edited.

    How to fix this error?

    Run a clean-up for the data.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO004 - Class &1 has an invalid multiple inheritance ?
    The SAP error message OO004, which states "Class &1 has an invalid multiple inheritance," typically occurs in the context of ABAP Object-Oriented programming when there is an issue with the inheritance structure of classes. This error indicates that the class in question is attempting to inherit from multiple classes in a way that is not allowed by the rules of the ABAP Object-Oriented programming model.
    
    Cause: Multiple Inheritance: ABAP does not support multiple inheritance in the same way that some other object-oriented languages do. If a class tries to inherit from more than one superclass that has a common ancestor, it can lead to ambiguity and conflicts. Circular References: If the inheritance structure creates a circular reference, it can also trigger this error. Incorrect Class Definition: The class might be defined incorrectly, or there may be a misconfiguration in the class hierarchy.
    Solution: Review Class Hierarchy: Check the inheritance structure of the class that is causing

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