How To Fix SMT_CONFIG138 - Parameter &1 is not of type importing

SMT_CONFIG138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Parameter &1 is not of type importing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG138 - Parameter &1 is not of type importing ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG138 indicates that there is an issue with a parameter in a configuration related to the SAP System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or a similar configuration scenario. Specifically, the error message states that a parameter (denoted as &1) is not of the expected type "importing."
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A parameter that is expected to be of type "importing" is incorrectly defined as another type (e.g., "exporting" or "changing").
  There is a mismatch in the function module or method signature where the parameter types do not align with what is expected in the configuration.
  The configuration settings or mappings in the SLT or related tools are incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMT_CONFIG138 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant function module or method where the parameter is defined.
  Verify that the parameter in question is indeed defined as an "importing" parameter.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings