How To Fix WUF042 - Method &1 is not static

WUF042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WUF -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Method &1 is not static

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WUF042 - Method &1 is not static ?

  The SAP error message WUF042, which states "Method &1 is not static," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with class methods. This error indicates that you are trying to call a non-static method in a static context, which is not allowed in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Static vs. Instance Methods: In ABAP, methods can be defined as either static or instance methods. Static methods belong to the class itself and can be called without creating an instance of the class. Instance methods require an object of the class to be instantiated before they can be called.
  Incorrect Method Call: The error arises when you attempt to call a non-static (instance) method using the class name instead of an object reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WUF042 error, you need to ensure that you are calling the method correctly based on its definition:
  
  
  If the Method is Static: If you intended to call a static