How To Fix BSFC042 - The number of parameters does not correspond

BSFC042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSFC - Message Table for BSFC

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The number of parameters does not correspond

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSFC042 - The number of parameters does not correspond ?

  The SAP error message BSFC042 ("The number of parameters does not correspond") typically occurs in the context of Business Function Modules (BFM) or when dealing with function calls in ABAP programs. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of parameters expected by a function module and the number of parameters that are actually being passed to it.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatch in Parameter Count: The function module is defined to accept a certain number of parameters, but the calling program is providing either too many or too few parameters.
  Changes in Function Module: If the function module has been modified (e.g., parameters added or removed) and the calling program has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Function Module Call: The function module might be called incorrectly, such as using the wrong name or calling a different version of the module.
  Inconsistent Data Types: Sometimes, even if the number of parameters