How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE197 - Error during critical fields check; invalid &1 "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Error during critical fields check; invalid &1 "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE197 - Error during critical fields check; invalid &1 "&2" ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE197 indicates that there is an issue during the validation of critical fields in a specific transaction or process. The message typically states that a certain field (denoted by &1) contains an invalid value (denoted by &2). This error is often encountered in the context of business processes that require specific data integrity checks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an invalid value in a critical field. This could be due to typos, incorrect formats, or values that do not meet the business rules defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from missing or incorrect configuration settings in the system that govern the behavior of the fields being validated.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the data in the system is inconsistent or does not adhere to the expected standards, it can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the