How To Fix ECATT223 - &1 &2 return in parameter &3 could not be applied

ECATT223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 223

• Message text: &1 &2 return in parameter &3 could not be applied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT223 - &1 &2 return in parameter &3 could not be applied ?

  The SAP error message ECATT223 indicates that there is an issue with the return parameter in an eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script. Specifically, the message states that the return parameter could not be applied, which typically means that the expected value or structure of the return parameter does not match what is defined in the eCATT script.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatch in Parameter Definition: The return parameter defined in the eCATT script does not match the actual return value from the function module or method being called.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the return parameter may not be compatible with what is being returned.
  Missing Return Value: The function/module might not be returning a value when it is expected to.
  Script Logic Errors: There may be logical errors in the eCATT script that prevent the return parameter from being processed correctly.
  Versioning Issues: If there have been changes to the function module or method