How To Fix OO803 - Class &1 cannot be instantiated directly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Class &1 cannot be instantiated directly

What causes this issue?

The class is marked as private or protected. This means that only the
class itself or its friends and subclasses may instantiate the class.

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?

Call a static method of the class that returns an instance.

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 OO803 - Class &1 cannot be instantiated directly ?

  The SAP error message OO803, which states "Class &1 cannot be instantiated directly," typically occurs when you attempt to create an instance of an abstract class or an interface in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Abstract Class: The class you are trying to instantiate is defined as an abstract class. Abstract classes cannot be instantiated directly; they are meant to be subclassed.
  Interface: If you are trying to instantiate an interface, this will also lead to the same error, as interfaces cannot be instantiated directly.
  Incorrect Class Type: You may be using the wrong class type in your code, leading to an attempt to instantiate a class that is not meant to be instantiated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition: Review the class definition of the class you are trying to instantiate. If it is abstract, you need to create a subclass that implements