How To Fix QPMS213 - Replace the method with a method with parameter characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPMS - Planning for Multiple Specifications and Parameter Chars

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Replace the method with a method with parameter characteristics

What causes this issue?

You use the mass replacement function for inspection methods in the
inspection plan to replace a method without parameter characteristics
with a method with parameter characteristics. When you do this, the
parameter characteristics are included in the inspection plan.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPMS213 - Replace the method with a method with parameter characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QPMS213, which states "Replace the method with a method with parameter characteristics," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with class methods in Object-Oriented ABAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the method signature, specifically regarding the characteristics of the parameters being used.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The method being called does not match the expected parameter characteristics (e.g., input/output parameters, reference types).
  Inheritance Issues: If the method is being overridden in a subclass, the parameters in the subclass method must match the parameters in the parent class method in terms of type and characteristics.
  Interface Implementation: If the method is part of an interface, the implementation must adhere to the interface's method signature.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QPMS213 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Signature: Verify the method signature in both the calling and the called method. Ensure that the parameter types, modes (IMPORTING, EXPORTING, CHANGING), and reference types are consistent.
  
  
  Review Inheritance: If the method is part of a class hierarchy, ensure that the overridden method in the subclass has the same parameter characteristics as the method in the parent class.
  
  
  Interface Compliance: If the method is defined in an interface, ensure that the implementation in the class adheres to the interface's method signature.
  
  
  Adjust Parameter Types: If necessary, modify the parameter types in the method definition to match the expected characteristics.
  
  
  Recompile: After making the necessary changes, recompile the program or class to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ABAP programming, which provides guidelines on method definitions and object-oriented programming principles.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where developers discuss similar issues and share solutions.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QPMS213 error and ensure that your method calls are correctly aligned with their definitions.