How To Fix OW053 - Parameter & is not an input parameter

OW053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Parameter & is not an input parameter

What causes this issue?

Parameter &v1& is not an input parameter. Only input parameters can be
set.

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?

Selct a valid parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW053 - Parameter & is not an input parameter ?

  The SAP error message OW053, which states "Parameter & is not an input parameter," typically occurs in the context of SAP's ABAP programming or when working with function modules or BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces). This error indicates that a parameter being passed to a function or method is not defined as an input parameter in the function's interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Usage: The parameter being passed is not defined as an input parameter in the function module or method you are calling.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the parameter name, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameter might be defined in a different context or with a different name in the function module.
  Changes in Function Module: If the function module has been modified (e.g., added or removed parameters), the calling program may not be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Interface: Verify the interface of the function module