How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED014 - The component &1 cannot be converted to a &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO_SOURCE_BASED - WB - Class Builder - Messages for the source-b. Class Editor

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The component &1 cannot be converted to a &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to convert the component &V1& to a &V2&.

System Response

The editor does not support a conversion of components to another kind
(attribute, method, event, type) within one activation step.
The source is not stored in the system.

How to fix this error?

Delete the old component &V1&
Save and activate the class or interface
Create the new &V2& &V1&

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED014 - The component &1 cannot be converted to a &2 ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED014, which states "The component &1 cannot be converted to a &2," typically occurs in the context of object-oriented programming within SAP ABAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with type conversion between different object types or data types.
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the program is trying to convert an object of one type to another incompatible type. For example, trying to convert a subclass object to a superclass type when the object does not actually belong to that class.
  Incorrect Casting: If you are using explicit casting (e.g., using CAST or AS), the object being cast may not be of the expected type.
  Inheritance Issues: If the object is expected to inherit from a certain class but does not, this can lead to conversion errors.
  Interface Implementation: If an object is expected to implement a certain interface but does not, this can also cause conversion issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Types: Verify the types of the objects involved in the conversion. Ensure that the object you are trying to convert is indeed an instance of the target type or a compatible subclass.
  Use Safe Casting: Instead of using direct casting, consider using safe casting methods like TRY...ENDTRY blocks to handle potential exceptions gracefully.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to inspect the object types at runtime. This can help you identify where the type mismatch is occurring.
  Review Class Hierarchies: Ensure that the class hierarchies are correctly defined and that the object you are working with is correctly instantiated.
  Check Interface Implementation: If you are working with interfaces, ensure that the object implements the required interface correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on object-oriented programming and type casting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific bugs or issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OO_SOURCE_BASED014 error and implement a suitable solution.