How To Fix SOS_MAPPING212 - Forward declaration &1 failed (class &2)

SOS_MAPPING212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Forward declaration &1 failed (class &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING212 - Forward declaration &1 failed (class &2) ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING212, which states "Forward declaration &1 failed (class &2)," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with class definitions and their forward declarations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the forward declaration of a class or interface in your ABAP code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Forward Declaration: The forward declaration of a class or interface may not match the actual class/interface definition. This can happen if there are typos or if the class/interface has not been defined yet.
  Circular References: If there are circular references between classes or interfaces, it can lead to this error.
  Visibility Issues: The class or interface being referenced may not be visible in the current context due to access restrictions or scope issues.
  Missing Implementation: The class or interface might be declared but not implemented, leading to a failure in the forward declaration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class/Interface Names: Ensure that the names used in