How To Fix DMC_GENERAL487 - Value origin of field &1 is not valid

DMC_GENERAL487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Value origin of field &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL487 - Value origin of field &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL487, which states "Value origin of field &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of data management and data quality processes, particularly when working with the Data Management Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Data Source: The field specified in the error message may be referencing a value that is not valid or does not exist in the expected data source.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the data mapping configuration, where the source field does not align with the target field's expected values.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the data management process can lead to this error, especially if the field is not properly defined or if the value origin is not set correctly.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not conform