How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED016 - The component &1 has been declared multiple times

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: 016

• Message text: The component &1 has been declared multiple times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED016 - The component &1 has been declared multiple times ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED016 indicates that a component has been declared multiple times in the context of ABAP Object-Oriented programming. This typically occurs when there are duplicate declarations of a component (such as a method, attribute, or event) within a class or interface, or when there are conflicting declarations in inherited classes.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declarations: The most common cause is that the same component (method, attribute, etc.) has been declared more than once in the same class or in a class hierarchy.
  Inheritance Conflicts: If a class inherits from multiple superclasses that declare the same component, this can lead to ambiguity and result in this error.
  Incorrect Use of Interfaces: If an interface is implemented multiple times in a class or if there are conflicting definitions in the interfaces being implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Declarations: Review the class or interface definition to ensure that each component is declared only once. Remove any duplicate declarations.
  Review Inheritance: If the class inherits from multiple superclasses, check the declarations in those superclasses to ensure there are no conflicts. You may need to refactor the class hierarchy to avoid such conflicts.
  Interface Implementation: If using interfaces, ensure that the interfaces do not declare the same component with different signatures. If they do, you may need to adjust the interface definitions or the implementing class.
  Use Unique Names: If necessary, rename the components to ensure that they are unique across the class and its superclasses/interfaces.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Object-Oriented programming in ABAP for best practices on class and interface design.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP Workbench (SE80) or Class Builder (SE24) to navigate through class definitions and check for duplicate declarations.
  Code Review: Conduct a code review with peers to identify potential issues in class design and inheritance structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OO_SOURCE_BASED016 error and ensure that your ABAP classes and interfaces are correctly defined.