How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING257 - Method &1 should have two parameter, one for result and other one for msg

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Method &1 should have two parameter, one for result and other one for msg

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING257 - Method &1 should have two parameter, one for result and other one for msg ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING257 indicates that a method defined in a Service Runtime Framework (SRF) context is not correctly defined according to the expected signature. Specifically, the error states that the method should have two parameters: one for the result and another for the message.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are defining a method in a service that is expected to return a result and a message, but the method signature does not match the expected format. The expected format usually looks like this:
  METHOD method_name
    IMPORTING
      VALUE(result) TYPE <result_type>
      VALUE(msg) TYPE string.
  If your method is missing one of these parameters or if the parameters are not defined correctly, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the method in question is defined with the correct parameters. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Open the Method Definition: Navigate to the method that is causing the error in your ABAP class or interface.
  
  
  Check the Parameters: Ensure that the method has two parameters:
  
  One parameter for the result (e.g., result).
  One parameter for the message (e.g., msg).
  
  
  
  Correct the Signature: If the parameters are missing or incorrectly defined, modify the method signature to include both parameters. For example:
  METHOD my_method
    IMPORTING
      VALUE(result) TYPE string
      VALUE(msg) TYPE string.
  
  
  Implement Logic: Ensure that your method implementation correctly sets the values for both the result and the message before returning.
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the class or interface to apply the modifications.
  
  
  Test the Method: Execute the method to ensure that it works as expected and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Service Runtime Framework for more details on method definitions and expected signatures.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with ABAP development best practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Debugging: If you continue to encounter issues, consider using the ABAP debugger to step through the method execution and verify that the parameters are being handled correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING257 error and ensure that your method is correctly defined.