How To Fix DO182 - Flag & is corrected to & (value & not allowed)

DO182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Flag & is corrected to & (value & 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 are modified directly
with a program. The value is corrected automatically through other,
connected, system data.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DO182 - Details

• The SAP error message DO182 typically indicates that there is an issue with a flag or indicator in your data that is not allowed or is being corrected to a different value. This error often arises in the context of data entry or processing where certain values are expected to conform to predefined rules or formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being entered for a specific field (flag) is not valid according to the business rules or configuration in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a numeric value is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain values for flags or indicators.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be enforcing additional validation rules that are not standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Review the value being entered for the