How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED026 - Interface section of &1 is inconsistently declared, no save possible.

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: 026

• Message text: Interface section of &1 is inconsistently declared, no save possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED026 - Interface section of &1 is inconsistently declared, no save possible. ?

  The SAP error message "OO_SOURCE_BASED026: Interface section of &1 is inconsistently declared, no save possible" typically occurs in the context of ABAP Object-Oriented programming when there is an inconsistency in the declaration of an interface in a class or an interface itself. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Method Signatures: The methods declared in the interface may not match the implementations in the class or other interfaces. This includes differences in parameter types, return types, or method names.
  
  
  Missing or Extra Methods: If a class that implements an interface does not implement all the methods declared in the interface, or if it has additional methods that are not part of the interface, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Changes in Interface: If the interface has been modified (e.g., methods added or removed) after the class was created, and the class has not been updated accordingly, this can cause the error.
  
  
  Visibility Issues: If there are visibility issues (e.g., public vs. private) in the method declarations, this can also lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Multiple Implementations: If there are multiple classes implementing the same interface and they have inconsistencies among them, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Method Signatures: Review the method signatures in the interface and ensure that all implementing classes have matching signatures. Pay attention to parameter types, return types, and method names.
  
  
  Implement All Methods: Ensure that all methods declared in the interface are implemented in the class. If a method is not needed, consider removing it from the interface.
  
  
  Update Classes: If the interface has been modified, update all implementing classes to reflect the changes. This may involve adding new methods or modifying existing ones.
  
  
  Check Visibility: Ensure that the visibility of methods in the interface matches the visibility in the implementing classes. For example, if a method is declared as public in the interface, it must also be public in the implementing class.
  
  
  Recompile: After making the necessary changes, recompile the classes and interfaces to ensure that the changes are recognized by the system.
  
  
  Use the ABAP Workbench: Utilize the ABAP Workbench (SE80) to analyze the interface and its implementations. The tool can help identify inconsistencies and provide guidance on resolving them.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE24 (Class Builder) to navigate to the relevant classes and interfaces.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Object-Oriented programming in ABAP for best practices and guidelines on interface implementation.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the inconsistency arises.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OO_SOURCE_BASED026 error and successfully save your changes in SAP.