How To Fix RFAC_QUICKFIX164 - Declare returning parameter '&1'

RFAC_QUICKFIX164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_QUICKFIX - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Declare returning parameter '&1'

What causes this issue?

System Response

Creates a new returning parameter &V1& in method &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX164 - Declare returning parameter '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX164, which states "Declare returning parameter '&1'", typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with function modules or methods that are expected to return values but have not been properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A function module or method is defined to return a value, but the returning parameter is not declared in the function module or method signature.
  There is a mismatch between the function module's interface and its implementation, where the returning parameter is expected but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Function Module/Method Definition:
  
  Go to the function module or method definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE37 for function modules or SE80 for classes/methods).
  Ensure that the returning parameter is declared correctly in the interface. The returning parameter should be defined with the appropriate data type.
  
  
  
  Modify the Implementation:
  
  If the returning parameter is missing in the implementation, add