How To Fix SRFAC_IMPL031 - Refactoring impossible. Method has already been declared.

SRFAC_IMPL031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRFAC_IMPL - Refactoring messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Refactoring impossible. Method has already been declared.

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SRFAC_IMPL031 - Details

• The SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL031 indicates that a method you are trying to refactor has already been declared in the class or interface. This typically occurs when you attempt to rename or change the signature of a method that already exists with the same name and parameters in the same scope.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Method Declaration: The method you are trying to refactor has already been defined in the class or interface, leading to a conflict.
  Inheritance Issues: If the class is inheriting from a superclass or implementing an interface that already has a method with the same name and parameters, this can also trigger the error.
  Refactoring Tool Limitations: The refactoring tool may not be able to handle certain scenarios where methods are overloaded or overridden correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Declarations: Review the class or interface to see if the method you are trying to refactor already exists. If it does, you may need to