How To Fix OO292 - Parameter &1 &2 &3: Only BYVALUE allowed ( returning parameter )

OO292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Parameter &1 &2 &3: Only BYVALUE allowed ( returning parameter )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO292 - Parameter &1 &2 &3: Only BYVALUE allowed ( returning parameter ) ?

  The SAP error message OO292 indicates that there is an issue with the way parameters are defined in a method or function module, specifically regarding the use of returning parameters. The message states that only "BY VALUE" parameters are allowed for returning parameters.
  
  Cause:
  In ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming), when you define a method or function module, you can specify how parameters are passed. There are different ways to pass parameters:
  
  BY VALUE: A copy of the actual parameter is passed to the method. Changes made to the parameter inside the method do not affect the original variable.
  BY REFERENCE: A reference to the actual parameter is passed. Changes made to the parameter inside the method affect the original variable.
  
  The error OO292 occurs when you try to define a returning parameter using a method that is not specified as "BY VALUE". In ABAP, returning parameters must be defined as "BY VALUE" because they