How To Fix OO285 - Parameter &1 &2 &3: Invalid declaration type (PARDECLTYP)

OO285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Parameter &1 &2 &3: Invalid declaration type (PARDECLTYP)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO285 - Parameter &1 &2 &3: Invalid declaration type (PARDECLTYP) ?

  The SAP error message OO285, which states "Parameter &1 &2 &3: Invalid declaration type (PARDECLTYP)," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when dealing with function modules, methods, or other callable objects in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the declaration type of a parameter in a function module or method.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Parameter Declaration: The parameter type specified in the function module or method does not match the expected type. For example, if a parameter is declared as an input parameter but is being used as an output parameter, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the parameter being passed does not match the expected data type defined in the function module or method signature.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Types: If a custom data type or structure is not defined correctly or is