How To Fix AD957 - Set of values for domain & defined using allowed values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 957

• Message text: Set of values for domain & defined using allowed values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD957 - Set of values for domain & defined using allowed values ?

  The SAP error message AD957 indicates that there is an issue with the values being used for a particular domain in your SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when the set of values being used does not match the allowed values defined for that domain. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Domain Definition: In SAP, a domain defines the technical attributes of a data element, including the allowed values. If you attempt to enter a value that is not part of the allowed values for that domain, you will encounter this error.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect value that does not conform to the predefined set of allowed values.
  Configuration Changes: If there have been recent changes to the domain or its allowed values, existing data may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values:
  
  Go to the Data Element or Domain in the ABAP Dictionary