How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED037 - The private section is positioned incorrectly in the class definition

OO_SOURCE_BASED037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The private section is positioned incorrectly in the class definition

What causes this issue?

The class can't be separated into its different source parts (public-,
protected-, (package-,) private section or method implementation).

System Response

A warning will be sent and the changes won't be stored.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether the source contains the following statements:
<EX>CLASS <class_name> DEFINITION.</>
<EX>...</>
<EX>ENDCLASS.</>

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

<EX>CLASS <class_name> IMPLEMENTATION.</>
<EX> METHOD <method_name_1>.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> ENDMETHOD.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> METHOD <method_name_n>.</>
<EX> ...</>
<EX> ENDMETHOD.</>
<EX>ENDCLASS.</>
<EX>It is also important to check that the public-, protected-,
(package-) and private section are in the correct order.</>
<EX>The syntax check will help you to determine where the class
structure is insufficient.</>

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 OO_SOURCE_BASED037 - The private section is positioned incorrectly in the class definition ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED037 indicates that there is an issue with the positioning of the private section in a class definition in ABAP Object-Oriented programming. This error typically arises when the structure of the class definition does not adhere to the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  In ABAP, a class definition must follow a specific structure. The sections of a class definition are typically ordered as follows:
  
  CLASS DEFINITION: This section includes the class name and any visibility modifiers (e.g., PUBLIC, PROTECTED, PRIVATE).
  PUBLIC SECTION: This section contains the public attributes and methods that can be accessed from outside the class.
  PROTECTED SECTION: This section contains attributes and methods that can be accessed by subclasses.
  PRIVATE SECTION: This section contains attributes and methods that are only accessible within the class itself.
  
  The error OO_SOURCE_BASED037 occurs when the private section is not placed correctly in the class definition, such as being placed before the public or protected sections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve