How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG043 - Value entered for Geometry legend &1 is invalid.

GEF_CUST_MSG043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Value entered for Geometry legend &1 is invalid.

What causes this issue?

The Attribute 1 value you entered is invalid

System Response

The geometry legend was not saved.

How to fix this error?

The Attribute 1 value you enter must be numeric and an integer between 0
and 9 or null.
If you're creating and updating multiple geometry legends, there can
only be one Attribute 1 field with a value of 2 or less. If you have
already used an Attribute 1 field value of "2" or less (0, 1 or null),
all the newly created or updated geometry legends will not be saved and
will display this error message.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG043 - Value entered for Geometry legend &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG043, which states that "Value entered for Geometry legend &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that deal with geographical or spatial data, such as SAP Geographical Enablement Framework (GEF) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the value provided for a geometry legend (which is often used to represent data visually on maps or spatial representations) does not meet the expected criteria. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Format: The value entered may not conform to the required format (e.g., incorrect data type, missing required fields).
  Out of Range: The value may fall outside the acceptable range defined for the geometry legend.
  Non-Existent Legend: The specified legend may not exist in the system or may not be properly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the geometry legend in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you