How To Fix ACE117 - Entry not permitted. Enter a valid value

ACE117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Entry not permitted. Enter a valid value

What causes this issue?

The characteristic you have entered is not in the structure.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of a characteristic that is in the relevant tree
structure. You can find possible values here using F4 possible entries.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE117 - Entry not permitted. Enter a valid value ?

  The SAP error message ACE117 ("Entry not permitted. Enter a valid value") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a value in a field that is not allowed or does not meet the validation criteria set in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry in transactions, configuration settings, or master data maintenance.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The value entered does not match the expected format or range defined in the system.
  Field Restrictions: The field may have specific restrictions or conditions that prevent certain values from being accepted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the data in that field.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain entries based on business rules or settings.
  Data Type Mismatch: The entered value may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering text in a numeric field).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the value you are