How To Fix ISLM_API079 - Model specification decoding failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_API - API Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Model specification decoding failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_API079 - Model specification decoding failed ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_API079: Model specification decoding failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an issue with the model specification, which can be related to data models, planning models, or analytics models.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Model Configuration: The model may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in decoding the specifications.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types between the model and the data being processed.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields or attributes may be missing from the model, causing the decoding process to fail.
  Version Compatibility: The model may not be compatible with the version of the software you are using.
  Corrupted Model: The model specification could be corrupted or improperly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Model Configuration: Review the model configuration settings to ensure that all parameters are set correctly. Verify that all required fields and attributes are included.
  Validate Data