How To Fix ISLM_API118 - Please provide exactly 1 parent GUID


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ISLM_API - API Messages

  • Message number: 118

  • Message text: Please provide exactly 1 parent GUID

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_API118 - Please provide exactly 1 parent GUID ?
    The SAP error message ISLM_API118, which states "Please provide exactly 1 parent GUID," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) API. This error indicates that the system expects a single parent GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) to be provided, but either none or multiple GUIDs were supplied.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the input provided to the API call includes either no GUID or multiple GUIDs instead of a single one. Data Formatting Issues: The GUID may not be formatted correctly, leading the system to misinterpret the input. API Misuse: The API might be called in a way that does not conform to its expected parameters.
    Solution: Check Input Parameters: Ensure that you are providing exactly one valid parent GUID in the API call. Review the documentation for the specific API to confirm the expected input format. Validate GUID Format: Make sure that the GUID is correctly formatted.

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