How To Fix SMT_CONFIG134 - Method &1 is not public

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Method &1 is not public

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG134 - Method &1 is not public ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG134, which states "Method &1 is not public," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Software Management Tool (SMT) or when dealing with ABAP classes and methods. This error indicates that the method you are trying to access or call is not declared as a public method, which means it cannot be accessed from outside the class in which it is defined.
  Cause:
  
  Access Modifier: The method in question is likely defined with a different access modifier (e.g., protected or private), which restricts its visibility.
  Class Context: The method may belong to a class that is not accessible in the current context or is not instantiated properly.
  Incorrect Method Call: The method might be called incorrectly, or the object from which it is being called is not of the correct type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Method Declaration: 
  
  Open the ABAP class where the method is defined.
  Verify the access modifier of the method. If it is not public, you may need to change it to public if appropriate.
  
  CLASS my_class DEFINITION.
    PUBLIC SECTION.
      METHODS: my_method.
    PRIVATE SECTION.
      METHODS: my_private_method.
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  Correct Object Instantiation: 
  
  Ensure that the object from which you are trying to call the method is correctly instantiated and is of the correct class type.
  
  DATA: my_object TYPE REF TO my_class.
  CREATE OBJECT my_object.
  my_object->my_method( ).
  
  
  Review Class Hierarchy: 
  
  If the method is inherited from a superclass, ensure that the superclass method is also public and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check for Interfaces: 
  
  If the method is part of an interface, ensure that the class implementing the interface has the method declared as public.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and see where the error occurs. This can help identify if the method is being called correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Access Modifiers in ABAP: Understanding the different access modifiers (public, protected, private) is crucial for managing visibility and encapsulation in ABAP classes.
  ABAP Class Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on class and method definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to specific error messages and coding practices.
  
  If you continue to face issues after checking these points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.