How To Fix AD404 - & (error during value test)

AD404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: & (error during value test)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD404 - & (error during value test) ?

  The SAP error message AD404 typically indicates an issue related to a value test in the context of data validation or processing within the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AD404 ("Error during value test") usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Input Values: The value entered does not meet the expected criteria or format defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect data types, out-of-range values, or values that do not exist in the reference tables.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (e.g., customer, vendor, material) may not be set up correctly or may be missing, leading to validation failures.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that define how values are validated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to