How To Fix OO164 - Method &1 is final and therefore cannot be redefined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Method &1 is final and therefore cannot be redefined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO164 - Method &1 is final and therefore cannot be redefined ?

  The SAP error message OO164 indicates that you are trying to redefine a method in an ABAP class that has been declared as "final." In object-oriented programming within ABAP, a method marked as final cannot be overridden in subclasses. This is a design choice to prevent changes to critical methods that should maintain their original behavior.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to redefine a method in a subclass that has been declared as final in the superclass.
  The method in the superclass is defined with the FINAL keyword.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Do Not Redefine the Method: If the method is final, you cannot redefine it. You should use the method as it is defined in the superclass without attempting to override it.
  
  
  Check Class Design: If you believe that the method should be redefined, you may need to reconsider the design of your classes. You can:
  
  Remove the FINAL keyword