How To Fix IG233 - In field &1, only input value &2 is allowed

IG233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IG - Permits (Maintenance of Master Data, Classification)

• Message number: 233

• Message text: In field &1, only input value &2 is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IG233 - In field &1, only input value &2 is allowed ?

  The SAP error message IG233 indicates that there is a restriction on the input value for a specific field in a transaction or program. The message typically states: "In field &1, only input value &2 is allowed," where &1 represents the field name and &2 represents the allowed value.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to enter a value in a field that does not meet the predefined criteria or restrictions set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Field Validation Rules: The field may have specific validation rules that restrict the input to certain values.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the field in the underlying data model may limit acceptable values.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value that does not match the allowed input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IG233 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values: Review the documentation or configuration for the field to