How To Fix DMC_GENERAL161 - Application log problem class &1 is invalid (only 1, 2, 3, 4 are valid)

DMC_GENERAL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Application log problem class &1 is invalid (only 1, 2, 3, 4 are valid)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL161 - Application log problem class &1 is invalid (only 1, 2, 3, 4 are valid) ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL161 indicates that there is an issue with the application log problem class specified in the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC). The message states that the problem class provided is invalid and only the classes 1, 2, 3, and 4 are valid.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Problem Class: The problem class specified in the DMC configuration or during the execution of a migration task is not one of the accepted values (1, 2, 3, or 4).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMC settings or the migration project.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or incorrect input when specifying the problem class.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Problem Class:
  
  Ensure that the problem class you are using is one of the valid options: 1, 2, 3, or 4. Review the configuration or the input where the