How To Fix OO238 - Component &1 &2: Invalid redefined character (REDEFIN)

OO238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Component &1 &2: Invalid redefined character (REDEFIN)

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OO238 - Details

• The SAP error message OO238, which states "Component &1 &2: Invalid redefined character (REDEFIN)," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with data dictionary objects such as structures or tables. This error indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a component in a structure or table that has been redefined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Redefinition: A component of a structure or table has been redefined incorrectly. This can happen if the redefined component does not match the original definition in terms of data type, length, or other attributes.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types of the redefined component do not match the expected types, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Use of REDEFINES: The REDEFINES statement is used to create an alternative view of a data structure. If the redefined component does not adhere to the rules of redefinition, this error