How To Fix SOS_MAPPING151 - Attributes of abstract persistent classes cannot be edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_MAPPING - Object Services: Persistence Mapping for Messages

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Attributes of abstract persistent classes cannot be edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING151 - Attributes of abstract persistent classes cannot be edited ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING151, which states "Attributes of abstract persistent classes cannot be edited," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP development, particularly when working with the Object Services framework or when dealing with persistent classes in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to modify attributes of an abstract class that is defined in the ABAP Dictionary. Abstract classes are designed to serve as base classes and cannot be instantiated directly. They may contain abstract methods that must be implemented by subclasses, but their attributes are not meant to be directly modified or edited.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Definition: Ensure that you are not trying to edit attributes of an abstract class directly. If you need to modify the behavior or attributes, you should do so in a concrete subclass that inherits from the abstract class.
  
  
  Use Subclasses: If you need to add