How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB171 - Value assignment type '&1': Value &2 is invalid

CM_CBESCOM_INB171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Value assignment type '&1': Value &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB171 - Value assignment type '&1': Value &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB171 indicates that there is an issue with a value assignment type in the context of a business process, typically related to the configuration of a material or a product. The error message is structured as follows:
  
  Value assignment type '&1': This part of the message indicates the specific value assignment type that is causing the issue.
  Value &2 is invalid: This part specifies the actual value that is considered invalid for the given assignment type.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The value being assigned does not match the expected format or range defined for that value assignment type.
  Missing Configuration: The value assignment type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the acceptance of only certain predefined values.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when inputting the value.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related