How To Fix OO411 - PRE-/POST-/OWR-Exits can be created only for redefined methods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 411

• Message text: PRE-/POST-/OWR-Exits can be created only for redefined methods

What causes this issue?

There could not be found the suitably method source code for which the
method-exit (pre-/post-/overwrite-) should be added.
In case that the method redefinition is available<(>,<)> please check
your settings related to class builder:
/SE24 (initial screen) ->Utilities->Settings->Class Builder.
On this screen check the options:
Display inherited components too
Display included interface components too

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO411 - PRE-/POST-/OWR-Exits can be created only for redefined methods ?

  The SAP error message OO411 indicates that there is an issue with the use of pre-exits, post-exits, or overwrite exits in the context of object-oriented programming in ABAP. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to create an exit for a method that is not a redefined method in a subclass.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Non-redefined Method: You are trying to create an exit for a method that is not overridden in the subclass. Exits can only be defined for methods that have been redefined in the subclass.
  Incorrect Method Context: The method you are trying to apply the exit to may not be suitable for exits, such as static methods or methods that are not part of the inheritance hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OO411 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Redefinition:
  
  Ensure that the method you are trying to create an exit for is indeed redefined in the