How To Fix OO258 - Attribute &1 &2: Invalid typing category (TYPTYPE)

OO258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Attribute &1 &2: Invalid typing category (TYPTYPE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO258 - Attribute &1 &2: Invalid typing category (TYPTYPE) ?

  The SAP error message OO258 indicates that there is an issue with the typing category (TYPTYPE) of an attribute in an object-oriented programming context, typically related to ABAP Objects. This error usually arises when the system encounters an attribute that has been defined with an invalid or unsupported typing category.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Typing Category: The attribute is defined with a typing category that is not recognized or is not valid in the context of the class or interface.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the attribute definition or in the way it is referenced.
  Incompatibility: The attribute may be defined in a way that is incompatible with the expected data types or structures in the class or interface.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If the underlying data type has been changed or deleted in the Data Dictionary, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OO258 error,