How To Fix SCRL562 - Method &1 has more than one RETURNING parameter.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Method &1 has more than one RETURNING parameter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL562 - Method &1 has more than one RETURNING parameter. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL562 indicates that a method in an ABAP class has been defined with more than one RETURNING parameter. In ABAP, a method can only have one RETURNING parameter, which is used to return a single value from the method. If you attempt to define multiple RETURNING parameters, the system will raise this error.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined a method in an ABAP class with more than one RETURNING parameter in its signature.
  This is not allowed in ABAP, as a method can only return one value through the RETURNING parameter.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the method definition to ensure that it has only one RETURNING parameter. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Open the Class Definition: Go to the ABAP class where the method is defined.
  Edit the Method Signature: Locate the method that is causing the error.
  Remove Extra RETURNING Parameters: Ensure that there is only one RETURNING parameter in the method signature. If you need to return multiple values, consider the following alternatives:
  
  Use Exporting Parameters: Instead of using multiple RETURNING parameters, you can define additional EXPORTING parameters to return multiple values.
  Use a Structure or Table: If you need to return a complex set of data, consider returning a structure or an internal table as the RETURNING parameter.
  Use a Class or Object: If the data is complex, you might want to encapsulate it in a class or object and return that as the RETURNING parameter.
  
  
  
  Example:
  Here’s an example of how to correct the method definition:
  Incorrect Method Definition:
  METHOD my_method
    RETURNING VALUE(result1) TYPE string
    RETURNING VALUE(result2) TYPE string.
  Corrected Method Definition:
  METHOD my_method
    RETURNING VALUE(result) TYPE string
    EXPORTING VALUE(extra_result) TYPE string.
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Method Definitions: Familiarize yourself with the syntax and rules for defining methods in ABAP classes.
  Parameter Types: Understand the differences between IMPORTING, EXPORTING, and RETURNING parameters in ABAP methods.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on method definitions and best practices in ABAP programming.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the SCRL562 error and properly define your method in ABAP.