How To Fix ED229 - Specify message class and message number

ED229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Specify message class and message number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED229 - Specify message class and message number ?

  The SAP error message ED229 ("Specify message class and message number") typically occurs when the system is expecting a message class and message number to be specified, but they are either missing or incorrectly defined. This error is often encountered in the context of message handling in SAP, particularly when working with custom messages or when configuring message types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The error usually arises when a program or function module is trying to display a message but has not been provided with the necessary parameters (message class and message number).
  Incorrect Configuration: If the message class or message number is incorrectly configured or does not exist in the system, this error can occur.
  Custom Development Issues: If there is custom code that is supposed to handle messages but does not correctly specify the message class and number, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class and Number:
  
  Ensure that the message class and message