How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED039 - The source code of this class is incomplete

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: 039

• Message text: The source code of this class is incomplete

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED039 - The source code of this class is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED039 indicates that the source code of a class is incomplete. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP Object-Oriented programming when the system cannot find the complete implementation of a class or method.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Class Implementation: The class may have been defined but not fully implemented. This can happen if the class is still under development or if the implementation was interrupted.
  Missing Include Files: The class might rely on include files that are not available or not properly included in the class definition.
  Transport Issues: If the class was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in incomplete code.
  Version Conflicts: There may be version conflicts if the class is being referenced in a way that does not match its current implementation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Class Implementation: Go to the class definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction