How To Fix COAT013 - The value & is not permitted for attributes with the type "boolean"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COAT - Messages Within Administration of Customer-Defined Objects

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The value & is not permitted for attributes with the type "boolean"

What causes this issue?

Only certain values are permitted for attributes with the type
"boolean".

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select only the values "1" or "0".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COAT013 - The value & is not permitted for attributes with the type "boolean" ?

  The SAP error message COAT013 indicates that there is an issue with a boolean attribute in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the value provided for a boolean attribute is not permitted. Boolean attributes typically expect values of either "true" or "false" (or their equivalents, such as "X" for true and " " for false in some contexts).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The most common cause of this error is that an invalid value has been assigned to a boolean attribute. For example, if a value other than "X" or " " is provided, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where a user entered a non-boolean value (like a number or a string).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the boolean values may not have been correctly converted to the expected format.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the attribute is not correctly defined as a boolean.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Review the value being assigned to the boolean attribute. Ensure that it is either "X" (true) or " " (false).
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to user input, correct the entry to ensure it meets the boolean criteria.
  Data Migration Review: If this error arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that boolean values were correctly mapped and converted.
  Configuration Check: Verify the configuration of the attribute in the system. Ensure that it is defined as a boolean type and that there are no conflicting settings.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace where the invalid value is being set and correct it in the code or configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on boolean attributes and their expected values.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to inspect the data structure and attributes related to the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COAT013 error in your SAP system.