How To Fix EE_SE_MSG016 - &1 is not an allowed value for the Supplementary Component &2 of &3

EE_SE_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SE_MSG - IS-U Services Enabling Messaged

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 is not an allowed value for the Supplementary Component &2 of &3

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EE_SE_MSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message EE_SE_MSG016 indicates that a specific value is not allowed for a supplementary component in a particular context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving configuration or data entry where certain values are restricted based on predefined rules or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to enter for the supplementary component is not valid according to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the supplementary component, which restricts the allowed values.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not align with the expected formats or values defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Review the allowed values for the supplementary component in the relevant configuration settings. This can usually be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) or through the relevant application