How To Fix SPRX318 - event not possible for synchronous methods

SPRX318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 318

• Message text: event not possible for synchronous methods

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

SPRX318 - Details

• The SAP error message SPRX318, which states "Event not possible for synchronous methods," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with asynchronous and synchronous method calls in ABAP programming. This error indicates that an event cannot be triggered for a synchronous method, which is not allowed in the context of the workflow or the specific method being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Methods: The error arises when there is an attempt to trigger an event for a synchronous method. In SAP, synchronous methods are expected to complete their execution before returning control to the caller, while events are typically associated with asynchronous processing.
  Workflow Configuration: If the workflow is configured to expect an event that is not compatible with the synchronous method being called, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Method Call: The method being called may not be designed to handle events, or the event triggering logic may be