How To Fix ICL_BRF_PLUS043 - Function/action &1 does not have correct result type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BRF_PLUS - BRFplus - Message Class

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Function/action &1 does not have correct result type

What causes this issue?

The function or action &V1& has a result type that is not <AB>ICL_ACTION
</>. In Customizing of SAP Claims Management, you can only use objects
that have the result type <AB>ICL_ACTION </> for processing of actions.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a function or action with result type <AB>ICL_ACTION</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BRF_PLUS043 - Function/action &1 does not have correct result type ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BRF_PLUS043 indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected result type of a function or action in the Business Rule Framework (BRF+). This typically occurs when the output type defined for a function or action does not match the type that is being used in the context where it is called.
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The function or action is expected to return a specific data type (e.g., Boolean, Integer, String), but it is returning a different type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the function or action may not align with the expected output type in the rule or decision table where it is being used.
  Changes in Data Types: If there have been recent changes to the data types in the underlying data model or in the BRF+ configuration, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function/Action Definition:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench and locate the function or action that is causing the error.
  Verify the expected result type defined for that function/action. Ensure that it matches the type expected in the context where it is being used.
  
  
  
  Review Calling Context:
  
  Identify where the function/action is being called (e.g., in a decision table, rule, or another function).
  Ensure that the expected result type in that context matches the output type of the function/action.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Types:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the data type of the function/action or modify the calling context to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error is resolved and that the function/action behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Comments:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to help other developers understand the context of the function/action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF+ Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF+ for detailed information on defining functions, actions, and their expected result types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Debugging: Use the debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution of the rules and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_BRF_PLUS043 error and ensure that your BRF+ configuration is functioning correctly.