How To Fix PSSC_BUFFER073 - Invalid parameters calling a method; ItemID is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_BUFFER - Social Services Buffer

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Invalid parameters calling a method; ItemID is missing

What causes this issue?

An internal programm error has occured.
Method &V2& of the buffer class &V1& has been called with insufficient
parameters. Table &V3& contains an entry with missing <LS>ItemID</>.

System Response

The system cancels the process.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check if the problem has been caused by a customer-specific adjustment.
If this is not the case, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_BUFFER073 - Invalid parameters calling a method; ItemID is missing ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_BUFFER073 indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a method in the SAP system, specifically that the ItemID is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve service processing, such as SAP Customer Service (CS) or SAP Plant Maintenance (PM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing ItemID: The most direct cause of this error is that the ItemID parameter, which is required for the method being called, is not being provided. This could be due to:
  
  A programming error in a custom development or enhancement.
  A configuration issue where the system is not correctly set up to pass the required parameters.
  A data entry error where the necessary information was not filled in.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Method Call: The method being called may not be appropriate for the context in which it is being used, leading to missing parameters.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to missing parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Code: If this error arises from custom code or enhancements, review the code to ensure that the ItemID is being correctly passed to the method. Ensure that all required parameters are being populated before the method call.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module to ensure that all necessary fields are set up correctly. This may involve looking at transaction codes related to the specific module (e.g., CS, PM).
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is complete and valid. If the ItemID is derived from user input or another data source, validate that the input is being captured correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the code to see where the ItemID is supposed to be set and why it might be missing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific method being called to understand the required parameters and their expected values.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available for known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to look into transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) for code review or SE37 (Function Module) to check the function module being called.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.