How To Fix OO769 - Class '&' is not contained in the type information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 769

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO769 - Class '&' is not contained in the type information ?

  The SAP error message OO769 indicates that a class specified in your code or configuration is not recognized or does not exist in the type information. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with ABAP classes, interfaces, or when using object-oriented programming features in SAP.
  Causes of Error OO769
  
  
  Class Not Defined: The class you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a typo in the class name or the class not being activated.
  
  
  Namespace Issues: If the class is in a different namespace, it may not be accessible from your current context.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  
  
  Incorrect Use of Class: The class might be used in a context where it is not applicable, such as trying to instantiate an abstract class.
  
  
  Solutions to Error OO769
  
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify that the class name is spelled correctly and that it exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE24 (Class Builder) to search for the class.
  
  
  Activate the Class: If the class exists but is not activated, activate it in SE24.
  
  
  Check Namespaces: Ensure that you are using the correct namespace. If the class is in a different namespace, you may need to prefix the class name with the appropriate namespace.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was imported successfully. You can also check if the class exists in the transport request.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Review Code Context: If you are trying to instantiate a class, ensure that it is not an abstract class or an interface that cannot be instantiated directly.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE24: Class Builder - to create or modify classes.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to navigate through various objects including classes.
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check if the class is related to any database objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on object-oriented programming in ABAP, which provides guidelines on class definitions and usage.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error occurs during runtime, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the class is being called.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OO769 error and implement the appropriate solution.