How To Fix DO181 - For flag & the value & is not allowed

DO181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 181

• Message text: For flag & the value & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

A flag in the system data has an invalid value.
This situation can only arise if the system data is modified directly
by a program.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The flag corresponds to an indicator for a domain attribute, such as
for example SIGNFLAG - 'Sign allowed/not allowed' or LOWERCASE -
'Lowercase allowed/not allowed'.
Maintain this indicator in the domain maintenance routine (transaction
SE11). If the domain has the attribute described by the flag, set the
indicator. Otherwise reset the indiator. Then activate the domain.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO181 - For flag & the value & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DO181 typically indicates that there is an issue with a flag or a value that is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to data entry or configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Flag Value: The error usually arises when a specific flag is set to a value that is not permitted by the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misunderstanding of the allowed values for that flag.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can stem from configuration settings in the system that do not align with the values being used.
  Business Rules: The error may also be a result of business rules defined in the system that restrict certain values for specific flags.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Review the documentation or configuration settings for the specific flag in question to determine what