'AddressOf' expression cannot be converted to '<typename>' because type '<typename>' is declared 'MustInherit' and cannot be created

A statement attempts to convert an AddressOf expression to a type that can only be a base class and cannot be used to create an instance.

The AddressOf operator creates a procedure delegate instance that references a specific procedure.

Error ID: BC30939

To correct this error

• Assign the AddressOf expression to a specific delegate type.

See Also

Concepts

Delegates and the AddressOf Operator

Reference

AddressOf Operator

Other Resources

Delegates in Visual Basic