How To Fix SRFAC_IMPL062 - Can't rename constant at this usage position - try at definition instead.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRFAC_IMPL - Refactoring messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Can't rename constant at this usage position - try at definition instead.

What causes this issue?

Due to technical reasons renaming of constants is not supported from
some special usage positions like in a MESSAGE or AUTHORITY-CHECK
statement.

System Response

The rename refactoring is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Trigger the rename from the definition position of the constant instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL062 - Can't rename constant at this usage position - try at definition instead. ?

  The SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL062 indicates that there is an issue with renaming a constant in your ABAP code. This error typically arises when you attempt to rename a constant at a usage position rather than at its definition. Constants in ABAP must be defined before they can be used, and renaming them should be done at the point of definition.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to rename a constant in a place where it is being used (e.g., in a method or function) instead of where it is defined (e.g., in a class or global declaration).
  The constant is not defined in the scope where you are trying to rename it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the Definition: Find the definition of the constant in your code. This is typically done in a class or a global declaration section.
  
  
  Rename at Definition: Change the name of the constant at its