How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE178 - Maximum value for notification due days is 365

BOE_MESSAGE178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Maximum value for notification due days is 365

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BOE_MESSAGE178 - Details

• The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE178, which states "Maximum value for notification due days is 365," typically occurs in the context of BusinessObjects (BO) or SAP Business Intelligence (BI) when configuring notifications or alerts related to scheduled reports or instances.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to set the "Due Days" parameter for notifications to a value greater than 365 days. The system has a built-in limit for this parameter to prevent excessive resource usage and to maintain performance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should adjust the "Due Days" setting to a value that is 365 days or less. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the Notification Settings:
  
  Log in to the BusinessObjects Central Management Console (CMC).
  Navigate to the section where you configure notifications or alerts.
  
  
  
  Modify the Due Days Value:
  
  Locate the setting for "Due Days" or similar notification parameters.
  Change the value to 365 or less.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the adjustment, save the changes and