How To Fix WUF007 - Method &1 is not declared "public"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WUF -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Method &1 is not declared "public"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WUF007 - Method &1 is not declared "public" ?

  The SAP error message WUF007 indicates that a method in a class is not declared as "public," which means it cannot be accessed from outside the class. This is a common issue when working with ABAP classes and methods, especially when trying to call a method from another class or from a different context.
  Cause:
  
  Access Modifier: The method in question is declared with an access modifier that restricts its visibility. In ABAP, methods can be declared as PUBLIC, PROTECTED, or PRIVATE. If a method is not declared as PUBLIC, it cannot be accessed from outside the class.
  Incorrect Method Call: The method is being called from a context that does not have access to it due to its visibility settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Method Visibility:
  
  Open the class definition where the method is declared.
  Locate the method that is causing the error.
  Change the access modifier of the method to PUBLIC. This can be done by modifying the method declaration in the class definition.
  CLASS my_class DEFINITION.
  PUBLIC SECTION.
    METHODS: my_method.
  PRIVATE SECTION.
    METHODS: another_method.
  ENDCLASS.
  In this example, my_method is public and can be accessed from outside the class.
  
  
  
  
  Check Method Call:
  
  Ensure that you are calling the method correctly from the appropriate context. If the method is intended to be private or protected, consider whether you need to change your design or access it through a public method.
  
  
  
  Recompile the Class:
  
  After making changes to the method visibility, make sure to activate and recompile the class to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Access Modifiers in ABAP:
  
  PUBLIC: Accessible from anywhere.
  PROTECTED: Accessible only within the class and its subclasses.
  PRIVATE: Accessible only within the class itself.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Use PUBLIC methods for functionality that needs to be accessed from outside the class.
  Keep methods PRIVATE or PROTECTED when they are intended for internal use only, to encapsulate the class's functionality and maintain a clean interface.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you encounter this error, check the class definition and method declarations carefully. Ensure that the method you are trying to access is indeed declared as PUBLIC.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WUF007 error and ensure that your methods are accessible as intended.