How To Fix CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES016 - Invalid entry. Select Application Component from value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES - Message class to capture Obsolete Data Handling messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid entry. Select Application Component from value help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES016 - Invalid entry. Select Application Component from value help ?

  The SAP error message "CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES016 Invalid entry. Select Application Component from value help" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter an application component in a field that does not accept the value provided. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of data entry or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value that is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or using a value that does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The application component may not be configured in the system, or the necessary entries may not have been created in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain application components.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the related master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Value Help: Instead of manually entering the