How To Fix SEEF_BASE258 - Override method cannot be created because a PostMethod exists

SEEF_BASE258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BASE - Message Class for Package SEEF_BASE

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Override method cannot be created because a PostMethod exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BASE258 - Override method cannot be created because a PostMethod exists ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BASE258 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of an override method in the context of a class or interface in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to create an override method for a method that already has a POST method defined in the base class or interface.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the method you are trying to override is defined as a POST method in the base class or interface. In ABAP, when a method is defined as a POST method, it cannot be overridden by a method with the same name in a derived class. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the method's behavior across the class hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Method Definition: Review the base class or interface to confirm that the