How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED040 - You may not define the global class &1 in class &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: 040

• Message text: You may not define the global class &1 in class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED040 - You may not define the global class &1 in class &2 ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED040 indicates that you are trying to define a global class in a local class or in a context where it is not allowed. This error typically occurs in ABAP Object-Oriented programming when there is an attempt to declare a global class (which is defined at the package level) within a local class (which is defined within a method or another class).
  Cause:
  
  Scope Violation: You are trying to define a global class (using the CLASS keyword) inside a local class or method. Global classes should be defined at the package level and not nested within other classes or methods.
  Incorrect Class Definition: The class definition might be incorrectly placed in the code structure, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Move Class Definition: Ensure that the global class is defined outside of any local classes or methods. It should be defined in the global scope of the package.
  
  
  For example, if you have:
  CLASS local_class DEFINITION.
    METHOD some_method.
      CLASS global_class DEFINITION.
        ...
      ENDCLASS.
    ENDMETHOD.
  ENDCLASS.
  You should change it to:
  CLASS global_class DEFINITION.
    ...
  ENDCLASS.
  
  CLASS local_class DEFINITION.
    METHOD some_method.
      ...
    ENDMETHOD.
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  
  
  Check Class Visibility: If you need to use a class within another class, ensure that you are using the correct visibility and scope. You can use local classes or interfaces if you need to define something that is only relevant within a specific context.
  
  
  Review Class Structure: Make sure that your class structure adheres to the ABAP Object-Oriented programming guidelines. Classes should be organized properly, and their definitions should be clear and unambiguous.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Global Classes: These are defined at the package level and can be accessed from anywhere within the same package or from other packages if they are public.
  Local Classes: These are defined within methods or other classes and are only accessible within that specific context.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on class definitions and object-oriented programming in ABAP.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the OO_SOURCE_BASED040 error and properly structure your ABAP classes.