How To Fix SY339 - CALL parameter & is not a field symbol or parameter

SY339 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 339

• Message text: CALL parameter & is not a field symbol or parameter

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SY339 - Details

• The SAP error message SY339 indicates that there is an issue with a CALL statement in ABAP where the specified parameter is not recognized as a field symbol or a parameter. This typically occurs when you are trying to pass a variable to a procedure (like a function module or method) that is not defined correctly or does not match the expected type.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Variable Type: The variable you are trying to pass is not defined as a field symbol or parameter.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the variable name or in the CALL statement.
  Scope Issues: The variable may not be in scope at the point where you are trying to use it.
  Incorrect CALL Syntax: The syntax used in the CALL statement may not be correct.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SY339 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition: Ensure that the variable you