How To Fix CRM_ROUTING_GROUP249 - Attribute &1: Format &2 is invalid

CRM_ROUTING_GROUP249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ROUTING_GROUP -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Attribute &1: Format &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ROUTING_GROUP249 - Attribute &1: Format &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ROUTING_GROUP249 Attribute &1: Format &2 is invalid" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the format of a specific attribute in a routing group. This error can arise during various operations, such as data entry, data import, or processing of CRM transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The attribute specified (denoted by &1) is expected to follow a certain format (denoted by &2), but the provided value does not conform to this expected format. This could be due to incorrect data entry, data corruption, or issues with the data source.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the routing group settings or the attributes defined for the routing group.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the attribute may not match the expected type (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric, date).
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the CRM system, they