How To Fix OO767 - Method '&' is not contained in the type information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Method '&' is not contained in the type information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO767 - Method '&' is not contained in the type information ?

  The SAP error message OO767, which states "Method '&' is not contained in the type information," typically occurs in ABAP programming when you are trying to call a method that is not defined in the class or interface you are working with. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The method name may be misspelled in the code.
  Method Not Defined: The method you are trying to call does not exist in the specified class or interface.
  Incorrect Class/Interface: You may be calling the method on an object of a different class or interface that does not contain the method.
  Visibility Issues: The method may be private or protected, and you are trying to access it from outside its scope.
  Version Mismatch: If you are working with a version of a class or interface that has been updated, the method may have been removed or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Method Name: Verify that the method name is spelled correctly in your code.
  Review Class/Interface Definition: Check the definition of the class or interface to ensure that the method is indeed defined there.
  Use Correct Object Type: Ensure that the object you are calling the method on is of the correct type that contains the method.
  Access Modifiers: If the method is private or protected, ensure that you are accessing it from the appropriate context.
  Update Code: If the method has been renamed or removed in a newer version, update your code to reflect the current method name or logic.
  Check for Inheritance: If the method is defined in a superclass, ensure that the subclass is correctly inheriting from it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific class or interface you are working with to understand its methods and properties.
  SE80/SE11: Use transaction codes SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to explore the class or interface definitions.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and inspect the object types and available methods at runtime.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OO767 error and implement the appropriate solution.