How To Fix FINB_DMTOT020 - Invalid parameter specification while calling &1

FINB_DMTOT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Invalid parameter specification while calling &1

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FINB_DMTOT020 - Details

• The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT020 indicates that there is an issue with the parameter specification when calling a function or method in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial data processing, particularly when dealing with data transfer or integration scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Values: The parameters being passed to the function or method may not match the expected data types or formats.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters may not have been provided in the function call.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the parameters do not align with what the function expects (e.g., passing a string where a number is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to invalid parameter specifications.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code involved, it may not be handling parameters correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINB_DMTOT020 error, you