How To Fix W8142 - Expression & refers to container elements that do not incorporate export

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Expression & refers to container elements that do not incorporate export

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8142 - Expression & refers to container elements that do not incorporate export ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8142 Expression & refers to container elements that do not incorporate export
  
  Cause:
  This warning occurs in SAP ABAP when you use an expression (typically in a function module call, method call, or a form call) that references container elements (like parameters or variables) which are not defined as EXPORTING parameters in the called procedure.
  In other words, the expression you are passing refers to variables or parameters that are not marked for export from the called routine, but you are trying to use them as if they are.
  For example, if you call a function module or method and pass a parameter that is not declared as EXPORTING (or RETURNING), but you try to use it as such, this warning is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Container elements: These are variables or parameters in the calling program or routine.
  EXPORT: In the context of function modules or methods, parameters can be IMPORTING, EXPORTING, CHANGING, or TABLES.
  The warning means you are trying to use a parameter as if it is EXPORTING, but it is not declared as such in the called routine.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  You have a function module or method with parameters defined as IMPORTING or CHANGING, but you try to use them as EXPORTING in the call.
  Example:
  CALL FUNCTION 'Z_MY_FUNCTION'
    EXPORTING
      param1 = lv_value
    IMPORTING
      param2 = lv_result.
  If param1 is not declared as EXPORTING in the function module interface, but you try to pass it as EXPORTING, the warning W8142 may appear.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the parameter definitions of the called function module, method, or form routine.
  Ensure that the parameters you pass as EXPORTING are actually declared as EXPORTING in the called routine.
  If you want to pass a parameter as input, it should be declared as IMPORTING.
  If you want to get a value back, it should be declared as EXPORTING or RETURNING.
  Adjust your call statement accordingly to match the parameter directions.
  
  
  How to fix:
  
  Open the called function module or method in SE37 or SE24.
  Check the parameter interface.
  Modify your call to use the correct parameter direction.
  If you have control over the called routine and the parameter direction is incorrect, you may consider changing the parameter definition.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning (W), not an error, so the program may still run but the behavior might not be as expected.
  Ignoring this warning can lead to incorrect data being passed or returned.
  Always align the call parameters with the interface definition to avoid runtime issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Passing parameters as EXPORTING that are not declared as EXPORTING in the called routine.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning W8142 is raised; potential mismatch in parameter passing direction.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and align parameter directions between caller and called routine; correct the call.
  
  
  Notes
  Warning only; program may run but with unexpected results if ignored.
  
  
  
  
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