How To Fix AMDP_BADI_WB_CHECK007 - The method &1 cannot have RETURNING parameters in an AMDP BAdI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AMDP_BADI_WB_CHECK - Messages for BAdI Checks in ABAP Workbench

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The method &1 cannot have RETURNING parameters in an AMDP BAdI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AMDP_BADI_WB_CHECK007 - The method &1 cannot have RETURNING parameters in an AMDP BAdI ?

  The error message AMDP_BADI_WB_CHECK007 in SAP indicates that there is an issue with the implementation of a BAdI (Business Add-In) method that is defined as an AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedure). Specifically, the error states that the method cannot have RETURNING parameters.
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that AMDP methods are designed to execute database procedures directly in the database layer, and they follow specific rules regarding their method signatures. In the context of AMDP BAdIs, the method signature cannot include RETURNING parameters. This is because AMDP methods are expected to return results through the use of table parameters or by modifying the database state directly, rather than returning values in the traditional sense.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the method signature of the BAdI implementation. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Method Signature: Open the BAdI implementation in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE19) and check the method signature that is causing the error.
  
  
  Remove RETURNING Parameters: If the method has any RETURNING parameters, you need to remove them. Instead, consider using:
  
  Table Parameters: Use table parameters to pass data back to the caller.
  Changing Parameters: If you need to modify input data, use changing parameters.
  
  
  
  Adjust Logic: If your logic relies on returning values, you may need to adjust it to work with the new method signature. For example, you can populate a table parameter with the results you want to return.
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the BAdI implementation and test it to ensure that it works as expected without the RETURNING parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures): These are special types of methods that allow you to write database procedures in ABAP that can be executed directly in the database layer, leveraging the performance benefits of the database.
  BAdI (Business Add-In): This is a SAP enhancement technique that allows you to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Method Signature: The method signature defines the parameters that a method accepts and returns. In the case of AMDP BAdIs, the signature must comply with the restrictions imposed by the AMDP framework.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying principles, you should be able to resolve the AMDP_BADI_WB_CHECK007 error effectively.