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Description

This error indicates that a parameter within an SQLScript procedure, function, or view has been declared but not assigned a value before its use. It typically occurs during the execution of database procedures or complex logic where parameters are expected to hold specific values for computation or filtering.

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Error Message

ERR_SQLSCRIPT_PARAM_NOT_INITIALIZED

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Parameter Not Assigned

A required input or local parameter within the SQLScript procedure or function was declared but not given an initial value.

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Data Flow Interruption

The logic preceding the parameter's use failed to correctly pass or derive a value, leaving the parameter uninitialized.

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Conditional Logic Failure

The logic intended to initialize the parameter was part of a conditional block that was not executed, or the condition was not met.

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Missing External Input

The calling application or external process did not provide a required input parameter to the SQLScript procedure.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Verify Parameter Initialization in Calling Program easy

Ensure the calling program correctly assigns a value to the SQLScript parameter before execution.

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Identify the SAP S/4HANA program (e.g., ABAP report, function module, or another SQLScript) that calls the failing SQLScript.

2

Review the code within the calling program where the SQLScript is invoked. Look for the parameter assignment statement for the parameter that is reported as not initialized.

Example ABAP code snippet:

DATA: lv_input_param TYPE string VALUE 'InitialValue'.
CALL FUNCTION 'YOUR_REMOTE_FUNCTION' 
  EXPORTING 
    param_not_initialized = lv_input_param 
  IMPORTING 
    ... 
  EXCEPTIONS 
    ... .

Or, if calling another SQLScript:

CALL 'YOUR_OTHER_SQLSCRIPT' (
  param_not_initialized => lv_input_param,
  ... 
);

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Confirm that the variable or literal assigned to the parameter has a valid, non-empty value before the call is made. If it's conditionally assigned, ensure the condition is met for the parameter to receive a value.

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If the parameter is expected to be optional and can be NULL, verify that the SQLScript itself is designed to handle NULL inputs for that specific parameter.

2. Check SQLScript Definition for Default Values or Mandatory Status medium

Examine the SQLScript's parameter declaration for missing default values or incorrect mandatory settings.

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Access the SQLScript definition within your SAP S/4HANA system. This can typically be done through transaction `SE38` (for ABAP programs that might contain embedded SQL) or specific database tools if you have direct access to the database catalog.

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Locate the parameter declaration in the SQLScript. The error message `ERR_SQLSCRIPT_PARAM_NOT_INITIALIZED` suggests a parameter was expected to have a value but didn't.

Example SQLScript parameter declaration:

CREATE PROCEDURE my_sqlscript (
  IN param1 VARCHAR(100),
  IN param2 INT DEFAULT 0,  -- This parameter has a default value
  IN param3 DATE NOT NULL   -- This parameter is mandatory and cannot be NULL
) 
LANGUAGE SQLSCRIPT 
AS 
BEGIN 
  -- Script logic here
END;

3

If the parameter causing the error is intended to be optional, ensure it has a `DEFAULT` clause defined. If it's mandatory, ensure the calling program always provides a value.

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If the parameter is declared as `NOT NULL`, the calling program *must* provide a value. If the intention is to allow NULL, remove the `NOT NULL` constraint.

3. Inspect Database Trace for Parameter Passing advanced

Use database tracing to capture the exact values passed to the SQLScript and identify where the initialization fails.

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Enable SQL tracing on your SAP S/4HANA database instance. The method for this varies depending on the underlying database technology (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, etc.). For SAP HANA, you might use the HANA Studio or Cockpit to configure trace levels.

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Reproduce the error by executing the transaction or process that triggers the failing SQLScript.

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Analyze the generated trace files. Look for the specific SQLScript call and examine the values provided for each parameter. You should be able to see which parameter was passed with an uninitialized or NULL value when it was not expected.

Example of trace output (simplified):

-- CALL 'MY_SQLSCRIPT' ( NULL, 123, '2023-10-27' );  <-- 'param1' is NULL and not expected
-- CALL 'MY_SQLSCRIPT' ( 'Value1', NULL, '2023-10-27' ); <-- 'param2' is NULL and not expected (if mandatory)

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Use the information from the trace to pinpoint the exact location in the calling program or the SQLScript definition that needs correction.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 2855: SQLScript Parameter Not Initialized