How To Fix CBGLBC014 - Correct the reference type for the &3 parameter &1 in function module &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLBC - Labels Basis Components Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Correct the reference type for the &3 parameter &1 in function module &2

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to call the function module &v2& dynamically.
However, the reference type specified in the function module interface
for the &v3& parameter &v1& is not correct.

System Response

The function module &v2& is not called.

How to fix this error?

Correct the reference type for the &v3& parameter &v1& in the interface
to function module &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLBC014 - Correct the reference type for the &3 parameter &1 in function module &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLBC014 indicates that there is an issue with the reference type for a parameter in a function module. This error typically arises when the data type or reference type of a parameter does not match the expected type defined in the function module's interface.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data Types: The parameter being passed to the function module does not match the expected data type. This could be due to incorrect variable declarations or data type conversions.
  Incorrect Function Module Usage: The function module may be called with the wrong parameters or in the wrong context.
  Changes in Function Module: If the function module has been modified (e.g., by an upgrade or a change in the development environment), the expected parameter types may have changed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Interface: 
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Module) and enter the name of the function module mentioned in the error message.
  Check the parameter list to verify the expected data types and reference types for the parameters.
  
  
  
  Correct Parameter Types:
  
  Ensure that the parameters you are passing to the function module match the expected types. This may involve changing the data type of the variable you are passing or ensuring that the variable is properly initialized.
  
  
  
  Review Calling Code:
  
  Look at the code where the function module is called. Ensure that the parameters are being passed correctly and that there are no typos or logical errors.
  
  
  
  Data Type Conversion:
  
  If necessary, perform explicit data type conversions to ensure that the parameters match the expected types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the function module call again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check the SAP documentation for the specific function module to understand its purpose and the expected input parameters.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the function module or provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to step through the code and inspect the values and types of the parameters being passed to the function module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the CBGLBC014 error message in SAP.