How To Fix SMT_CONFIG135 - Method &1 is not static

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Method &1 is not static

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG135 - Method &1 is not static ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG135 with the description "Method &1 is not static" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Smart Data Integration (SDI) or Smart Data Access (SDA) when there is an issue with the configuration of a method in a data flow or transformation.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a method being referenced in your configuration is expected to be static, but it is not defined as such. In object-oriented programming, a static method belongs to the class rather than any instance of the class, meaning it can be called without creating an instance of the class. If the method is not static, it cannot be called in the context where a static method is expected.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Definition: Review the method definition in the ABAP class or the relevant programming context. Ensure that the method is declared as static if it is intended to be called in a static context.
  CLASS your_class DEFINITION.
    PUBLIC SECTION.
      CLASS-METHODS your_method
        IMPORTING
          VALUE(param) TYPE your_type
        RETURNING
          VALUE(result) TYPE your_result_type.
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  Modify the Method: If the method is not static and should be, modify the method declaration to include the CLASS-METHODS keyword instead of METHODS. This change will allow the method to be called without an instance of the class.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the method is correctly defined as static, ensure that the configuration or data flow that references this method is correctly set up to call it.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Smart Data Integration and Smart Data Access for more details on method definitions and configurations.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the method call is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMT_CONFIG135 error and ensure that your method is correctly defined and callable in the context required.