How To Fix J4026 - Enter a valid value

J4026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Enter a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4026 - Enter a valid value ?

  The SAP error message J4026 "Enter a valid value" typically occurs in the context of entering data in a transaction or during data entry in SAP. This error indicates that the value you have entered does not meet the validation criteria set for that field. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The value entered does not conform to the expected format or range. For example, entering a non-numeric value in a numeric field.
  Missing Required Fields: Some fields may be mandatory, and if they are left blank or filled incorrectly, this error can occur.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data type for that field (e.g., entering a string where a date is expected).
  Custom Validation Rules: Custom validations may have been implemented in the system that restrict certain values based on business logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be