How To Fix GP180 - Value for & must be & &

GP180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Value for & must be & &

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GP180 - Details

• The SAP error message GP180 ("Value for & must be & &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Payroll module. This error indicates that a specific value being processed does not meet the expected criteria or constraints defined in the system. The placeholders (&) in the message will be replaced with specific field names and values that are relevant to the error.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The value entered for a specific field does not match the expected format or range. For example, if a field expects a numeric value within a certain range, entering a value outside that range will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the payroll schema or the specific infotype may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected values.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master records or related infotypes that are causing the error.
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