How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING286 - Parameter &1 must be elementary or range table in method &2 in library &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Parameter &1 must be elementary or range table in method &2 in library &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING286 - Parameter &1 must be elementary or range table in method &2 in library &3 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING286 indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being used in a method within a library. Specifically, the error states that the parameter &1 must be either an elementary type or a range table in the method &2 of the library &3. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A method is defined to accept a specific type of parameter (either an elementary type or a range table), but the actual parameter being passed does not conform to this requirement.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected data type of the parameter and what is being provided in the method call.
  The parameter might be incorrectly defined in the method signature or the calling context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Definition: Review the method &2 in library &3 to confirm the expected data type of parameter &1. Ensure that it is defined as