How To Fix ACI_API053 - Illegal literal: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACI_API - EXPERIMENTAL, DON'T USE (Messages raised by the ACI's API)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Illegal literal: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_API053 - Illegal literal: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACI_API053 "Illegal literal: &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the data being processed. This error indicates that there is an illegal or invalid literal value being passed to the AIF, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being sent to the AIF may not conform to the expected format or type. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a string is provided, this error may occur.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters or unsupported symbols in the data can trigger this error.
  Data Length Exceeded: If the length of the data exceeds the defined limits in the AIF configuration, it may lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the AIF settings or mappings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that the data being sent