How To Fix CRM_ICM_OBJ_CUST001 - Invalid format (&1) for attribute &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_OBJ_CUST -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid format (&1) for attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_OBJ_CUST001 - Invalid format (&1) for attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_OBJ_CUST001 with the description "Invalid format (&1) for attribute &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue with the format of data being processed, particularly in the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) or when dealing with customer-related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The error usually indicates that the data being passed to a certain attribute does not conform to the expected format. For example, if a date is expected but a string is provided, or if a numeric value is expected but a character string is provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the CRM system, where the expected data types for certain attributes are not correctly defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CRM system, they might not be handling the data correctly, leading to format issues.
  Data Entry Errors: User input errors