How To Fix OO851 - BAdI interface method &1 should 'Emulate empty method implementation'


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

  • Message number: 851

  • Message text: BAdI interface method &1 should 'Emulate empty method implementation'

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  • What causes this issue?

    The option 'Emulate empty method implementation' is not set for the
    interface method.
    You should choose this runtime behavior in case you cannot make sure
    that an implementation for this method will always exist, otherwise
    runtime errors could occur.

    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?

    Choose 'Emulate empty method implementation'.

    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 OO851 - BAdI interface method &1 should 'Emulate empty method implementation' ?
    The SAP error message OO851 indicates that a Business Add-In (BAdI) interface method is expected to have an "empty method implementation." This typically occurs when a BAdI is defined but not properly implemented in the context of the application or when the implementation does not conform to the expected behavior.
    
    Cause: Missing Implementation: The BAdI method has not been implemented in any active implementation. Incorrect Implementation: The implementation exists but does not follow the expected structure or is not correctly defined. Interface Definition: The BAdI interface may require that certain methods are implemented in a specific way, and if they are not, this error can occur.
    Solution: Check Implementations: Go to the BAdI implementation transaction (SE19) and check if there are any active implementations for the BAdI in question. If not, you may need to create one. Create/Modify Implementation: If there is no implementation, create a new one by selecting the BAdI and implementing the required methods. If an

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