How To Fix MEREP_01191 - BAPI wrapper terminated successfully; return has initial value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 191

• Message text: BAPI wrapper terminated successfully; return has initial value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01191 - BAPI wrapper terminated successfully; return has initial value ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01191 indicates that a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) wrapper has terminated successfully, but the return value is initial (i.e., it does not contain any meaningful data). This can occur in various scenarios, often related to data processing or integration issues.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Found: The BAPI may not have found any data to process based on the input parameters provided.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The parameters passed to the BAPI might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to no results being returned.
  Business Logic Issues: There may be business logic in the BAPI that prevents it from returning data under certain conditions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect the behavior of the BAPI.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Verify that the input parameters being passed to the BAPI are correct and complete. Ensure that they meet the expected format and values.
  Review BAPI Documentation: Consult the documentation for the specific BAPI to understand its expected behavior and any conditions that might lead to an empty return.
  Debugging: If you have access, use the debugger to step through the BAPI execution to identify where it might be failing or returning no data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Check for Data: Manually check the database or relevant tables to confirm that the data you expect to be returned actually exists.
  Consult with Functional Team: If the issue persists, consult with the functional team or SAP support to understand if there are any known issues or additional configurations required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Each BAPI has specific documentation that outlines its parameters, expected behavior, and return values. This can be found in the SAP Help Portal or through transaction SE37 (Function Module).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to explore the BAPI and related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the BAPI in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the MEREP_01191 error message.