How To Fix APAR_EBPP_SERVICES021 - UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APAR_EBPP_SERVICES - Biller Direct Service enabling

• Message number: 021

• Message text: UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APAR_EBPP_SERVICES021 - UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern ?

  The SAP error message APAR_EBPP_SERVICES021 indicates that there is a validation issue with a specific element in the data being processed. The message typically means that the value of the specified element (denoted by &2) does not conform to the expected format or pattern defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issue: The value provided for the element does not match the required format. This could be due to incorrect data entry, missing characters, or the use of invalid characters.
  Configuration Error: The system configuration may have specific patterns defined for certain fields, and the data being processed does not meet these criteria.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from an external system, the data format from that system may not align with the expected format in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Element Value: Review the value of the element specified in the error message (&2). Ensure that it adheres to the required format. This may involve checking for:
  
  Length of the value
  Allowed characters (e.g., alphanumeric, special characters)
  Specific patterns (e.g., date formats, numeric formats)
  
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Consult the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the required pattern for the element in question. This will help you identify what the expected format is.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the data is incorrect, correct it in the source system or in the input file before processing it again.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, reprocess the data to see if the error persists. 
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the data structure and validation rules.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the process to see where the validation is failing and gather more context about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.