How To Fix OL847 - Method '&' of '&' contains additional mandatory parameters '&'


OL847 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

  • Message number: 847

  • Message text: Method '&' of '&' contains additional mandatory parameters '&'

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  • What causes this issue?

    The method is inherited from a super type or interface type. The
    parameter string of this method can only be extended by optional
    parameters. However, additional mandatory parameters were defined.

    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?

    Please remove the 'mandatory' flag from the parameters concerned or
    delete the parameter from the parameter string of the method.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL847 - Method '&' of '&' contains additional mandatory parameters '&' ?
    The SAP error message OL847 indicates that a method in an ABAP class is being called without providing all the mandatory parameters that are required by that method. This error typically occurs in object-oriented programming within SAP when the method signature specifies certain parameters as mandatory, but they are not supplied during the method call.
    
    Cause: Missing Parameters: The most common cause of this error is that the method being called requires additional parameters that were not provided in the call. Incorrect Method Signature: The method signature may have changed (e.g., additional parameters were added) and the calling code has not been updated accordingly. Dynamic Calls: If the method is being called dynamically (e.g., using CALL METHOD), the parameters may not be correctly passed.
    Solution: Check Method Signature: Review the method definition in the ABAP class to identify the mandatory parameters. Ensure that all required parameters are included in the method call. Update Calling Code: Modify the

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