How To Fix MEREP_00628 - Parameter &1 ignored at runtime; must be optional

MEREP_00628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_00 - Basic Message

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Parameter &1 ignored at runtime; must be optional

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_00628 - Parameter &1 ignored at runtime; must be optional ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_00628 indicates that a parameter in a function module or method is being treated as mandatory when it should be optional. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Event Management or related areas where parameters are defined for event handlers or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A parameter that is defined as mandatory in the function module or method signature is not being provided at runtime.
  The system expects this parameter to be optional, but it is not configured correctly in the function module or method definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Function Module/Method Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction SE37 (for function modules) or SE80 (for methods in classes).
  Locate the function module or method that is generating the error.
  Verify the parameter definitions. Ensure that the parameter in question is marked as optional.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameter Definition:
  
  If the parameter is incorrectly defined as mandatory, change its