How To Fix CMP_NEW157 - ID '&1' invalid; choose a valid entry using the input help

CMP_NEW157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMP_NEW - Billing: Complaint Management

• Message number: 157

• Message text: ID '&1' invalid; choose a valid entry using the input help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMP_NEW157 - ID '&1' invalid; choose a valid entry using the input help ?

  The SAP error message CMP_NEW157 indicates that the ID you are trying to use (represented by &1) is invalid. This typically occurs when you are entering a value in a field that requires a specific set of valid entries, and the value you provided does not match any of those entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid ID: The ID you entered does not exist in the system or is not recognized.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typo or formatting issue when entering the ID.
  Authorization Issues: The ID might be valid, but you do not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  Master Data Not Created: The ID may refer to a master data record that has not yet been created in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Verify that you have entered the ID correctly. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  Use Input Help: Click on the input help (often represented by a button with a question