How To Fix S&526 - BAPI &1: In Create methods, key &2 cannot be a parameter in BOR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 526

• Message text: BAPI &1: In Create methods, key &2 cannot be a parameter in BOR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&526 - BAPI &1: In Create methods, key &2 cannot be a parameter in BOR ?

  The SAP error message S&526 indicates an issue related to Business Object Repository (BOR) and BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces). Specifically, the error message states that in the context of a Create method, a key parameter cannot be included in the BAPI definition.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define a BAPI method (specifically a Create method) that includes a key field as a parameter. In SAP, key fields are used to uniquely identify records in a database table, and they should not be passed as parameters in the context of creating new records. This is because when creating a new record, the key is typically generated by the system or is not yet defined.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the BAPI Definition: Check the BAPI method definition in the Business Object (BO) and ensure that key fields are not included as parameters in the Create method.
  
  
  Modify the Parameters: If you find that a key field is included, remove it from the parameter list of the Create method. Instead, focus on including only the necessary fields that are required to create a new instance of the business object.
  
  
  Use the Correct Method: If you need to pass key fields for other operations (like Update or Delete), ensure that you are using the appropriate method for those operations.
  
  
  Regenerate the BAPI: After making changes to the parameters, regenerate the BAPI to ensure that the changes are reflected in the system.
  
  
  Test the BAPI: After making the necessary adjustments, test the BAPI to ensure that it works as expected without throwing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on BAPIs and BOR for detailed guidelines on how to define methods and parameters correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Development Guidelines: Follow SAP's best practices for developing BAPIs, which include proper handling of key fields and understanding the lifecycle of business objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S&526 error and successfully create the BAPI method without including key parameters.