How To Fix >BAPI004 - Valid values for 'Detail type': ' ', 'L', 'C'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >BAPI - BAPI Messages for the DX Workbench

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid values for 'Detail type': ' ', 'L', 'C'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >BAPI004 - Valid values for 'Detail type': ' ', 'L', 'C' ?

  The SAP error message BAPI004 indicates that there is an issue with the value provided for the 'Detail type' parameter in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. The valid values for this parameter are typically:
  
  ' ' (blank): This usually indicates a default or general detail level.
  'L': This typically stands for "Long" detail, which may provide more detailed information.
  'C': This usually stands for "Compact" detail, which may provide a summarized version of the information.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the value provided for the 'Detail type' parameter does not match any of the valid options listed above. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value passed to the BAPI is not one of the accepted values (' ', 'L', 'C').
  Data Type Mismatch: The parameter might be expecting a character type, but a different type is being passed.
  Empty Value: If the parameter is required and is being passed as an empty string or null, it may trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Parameter Value: Ensure that the value you are passing for the 'Detail type' parameter is one of the valid options (' ', 'L', 'C').
  Correct Data Type: Make sure that the data type of the parameter matches what the BAPI expects (usually a character type).
  Review Documentation: Consult the BAPI documentation to understand the expected values and their meanings.
  Debugging: If you are calling the BAPI from a program or script, add debugging statements to log the value being passed to the BAPI to ensure it is correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the parameters and their valid values.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the BAPI you are using.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the BAPI and its parameters in detail.
  
  By ensuring that the 'Detail type' parameter is set correctly, you should be able to resolve the BAPI004 error and successfully execute the BAPI call.