How To Fix T0228 - Class already exists

T0228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Class already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0228 - Class already exists ?

  The SAP error message T0228, which states "Class already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new class in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE24) with a name that already exists in the system. This can happen if you are trying to create a class with the same name as an existing class, or if there is a naming conflict due to the use of reserved names or naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Class Name: You are trying to create a class with a name that is already in use by another class in the same namespace.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a specific namespace, ensure that the class name does not conflict with existing classes in that namespace.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, classes may exist in a transport request that has not yet been imported into the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Classes: Before creating a new class, check if a class with