How To Fix GDV_SNAPSHOT_METHOD029 - Please provide the expected value either as ABAP data or as XML

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GDV_SNAPSHOT_METHOD - Message Class for Complex Check Package

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Please provide the expected value either as ABAP data or as XML

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GDV_SNAPSHOT_METHOD029 - Please provide the expected value either as ABAP data or as XML ?

  The SAP error message GDV_SNAPSHOT_METHOD029 typically indicates an issue related to the data snapshot method in the context of SAP's General Data Validation (GDV) framework. This error can occur when the system expects a specific data format or value type but receives something different.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GDV_SNAPSHOT_METHOD029 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The system expects a certain data type (e.g., integer, string, XML) but receives a different type.
  Invalid Input Value: The input value does not conform to the expected format or range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the GDV settings or the data validation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the values being passed to the method are of the correct type and format. If the expected value is an ABAP data type, ensure that the data being passed matches that type.
  
  
  Review GDV Configuration: Check