How To Fix SD_METADATA_CONTNR002 - Method needs to be redefined : &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_METADATA_CONTNR - Messages for metadata container

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Method needs to be redefined : &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_METADATA_CONTNR002 - Method needs to be redefined : &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_METADATA_CONTNR002 with the description "Method needs to be redefined: &1/&2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or when working with Business Object (BO) methods in the SAP system. This error indicates that a method that is expected to be implemented or redefined in a subclass or extension is not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Redefinition: The method that is being called is expected to be redefined in a subclass or an implementation class, but it has not been done.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the business object or the method might be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate implementation.
  Transport Issues: If the method was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it might not have been properly activated or might be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Redefine the Method: 
  
  Go to the relevant class or business object where the method