How To Fix OT569 - Parameter of method &1 was not copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Parameter of method &1 was not copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT569 - Parameter of method &1 was not copied ?

  The SAP error message OT569, which states "Parameter of method &1 was not copied," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with method calls in classes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a method, specifically that one or more parameters were not copied correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters defined in the method signature do not match the parameters being passed during the method call. This can happen if the method is expecting a different number of parameters or if the types of the parameters do not match.
  
  
  Reference vs. Value: If the method expects a reference parameter (using REF TO) and a value parameter is passed, or vice versa, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Optional Parameters: If the method has optional parameters and they are not being handled correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Method Call: The method might be called incorrectly, such as using the wrong object or class instance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Method Signature: Review the method definition to ensure that the parameters are correctly defined. Make sure that the number and types of parameters match what is being passed in the method call.
  
  
  Parameter Types: Ensure that the types of the parameters being passed match the expected types in the method signature. If a reference type is expected, ensure that you are passing a reference.
  
  
  Review Method Call: Check the code where the method is being called. Ensure that you are using the correct instance of the class and that you are passing the correct parameters.
  
  
  Optional Parameters: If the method has optional parameters, ensure that they are being handled correctly in the method call.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to step through the code and inspect the values and types of the parameters being passed to the method. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on method definitions and parameter handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OT569 error in your SAP ABAP code.