How To Fix APAR_EBPP_SERVICE014 - Value in &1 must be "I" or "E" at node &2

APAR_EBPP_SERVICE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APAR_EBPP_SERVICE -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Value in &1 must be "I" or "E" at node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APAR_EBPP_SERVICE014 - Value in &1 must be "I" or "E" at node &2 ?

  The SAP error message APAR_EBPP_SERVICE014 indicates that there is an issue with a value that is expected to be either "I" (for "Insert") or "E" (for "Edit") at a specific node in the process. This error typically arises in the context of the Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) service, which is part of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Convergent Invoicing solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an invalid value being passed to a specific node in the EBPP service. The system expects the value to be either "I" or "E", but it is receiving a different value (or possibly a null value). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the EBPP service may not be set up correctly.
  Data Input Error: The data being processed may contain unexpected or invalid values.
  Integration Issues: If the EBPP service is integrated with other systems, there may be issues with the