How To Fix CRMS4_PS_GROSS234 - Customizing entry &1 is not a valid value for partition size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_GROSS - Gross Entitlement and Payment

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Customizing entry &1 is not a valid value for partition size

What causes this issue?

The system reads the data from view 'Maintenance View for Social
Services'. Access was performed with 'switch group ID' = &v2& and
'switch value ID' = &V3&. The value &v1& identified is not a valid
numeric value.

System Response

The system continues with the current execution with partition size 0.

How to fix this error?

Verify and adjust the Customizing settings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_GROSS234 - Customizing entry &1 is not a valid value for partition size ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_GROSS234 indicates that there is an issue with the partition size configuration in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a customizing entry for partition size is either missing, incorrect, or not valid according to the system's requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customizing Entry: The value entered for the partition size does not meet the expected criteria or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings related to partitioning.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not match the expected data type (e.g., numeric vs. alphanumeric).
  Missing Entries: The required customizing entries for partition size may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and navigate to the section where partition sizes are defined.
  Verify that the entry for partition size is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate the Value:
  
  Ensure that the value you are trying to enter is valid. Check the documentation or help texts for the expected range or format of the partition size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the entry is incorrect, modify it to a valid value. If you are unsure what the valid values are, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that might address this specific error. Sometimes, issues are known and documented by SAP, and there may be a recommended fix.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to partitioning and customizing settings for further insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant tables and entries.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues faced by other users, as they may provide insights or solutions that worked for them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.