How To Fix WA685 - & &: Parameter & is not optional

WA685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 685

• Message text: & &: Parameter & is not optional

What causes this issue?

The specified parameter of the specified function module is not
optional. This is not allowed since it is not assigned values when the
function module is called.

System Response

The action was aborted.

How to fix this error?

Designate the specified parameter as optional and assign a standard
value to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WA685 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WA685 & &: Parameter & is not optional:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WA685
  Message Text: Parameter & is not optional
  Message Class: WA6 (usually related to SAP Workflow or related modules)
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a required parameter is missing or not provided in a function module, method, or workflow step where the parameter is mandatory (not optional). The system expects a value for this parameter, but it was either not passed or passed as empty.
  In SAP, parameters can be defined as optional or mandatory. If a parameter is mandatory, it must be supplied with a value when the function or method is called. If it is missing, the system raises this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Calling a function module or method without passing all required parameters.
  Workflow container elements missing mandatory parameters.
  Custom code or enhancements where parameter handling is incorrect.
  Incorrect or incomplete data passed from the