Message type: E = Error
Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages
Message number: 540
Message text: Enter a valid error category
The program was terminated because an invalid value was entered for the
error category. The valid value range includes the integer numbers from
1 to 16.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter a valid error category.
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AD540
- Enter a valid error category ?The SAP error message AD540, which states "Enter a valid error category," typically occurs in the context of error handling or logging within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a valid error category to be entered, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
Cause: Invalid Input: The user may have entered an error category that does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the error categories have not been properly defined or activated. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view certain error categories. System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system can lead to unexpected behavior, including this error message.
Solution: Check Input: Ensure that the error category you are trying to enter is valid. Refer to the documentation or help files to find the list of
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