How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING262 - Export par. for msgs in query &1 must use associated type as SRFT_MESSAGE

SRF_AUTHORING262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Export par. for msgs in query &1 must use associated type as SRFT_MESSAGE

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SRF_AUTHORING262 - Details

• The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING262 indicates that there is an issue with the export parameters for messages in a query. Specifically, it states that the export parameters must use the associated type SRFT_MESSAGE. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Smart Forms or other reporting tools where message handling is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the export parameters defined in a query do not match the expected data type. In this case, the system expects the parameters to be of the type SRFT_MESSAGE, which is a specific structure used for message handling in SAP. If the parameters are defined with a different type or if there is a mismatch in the expected structure, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition: Go to the query definition where the error is occurring. Ensure that the export parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  Use the Correct