How To Fix O3281 - AGA8:Error code 14: Heating value is not within the valid range

O3281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 281

• Message text: AGA8:Error code 14: Heating value is not within the valid range

What causes this issue?

The test gross heating value HV is not within the valid range for the
AGA c-code.

System Response

The QCI (Quantity Conversion Interface) stops processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter a test gross heating value (HV) in the correct range.
The valid range is, according to the AGA c-code documentation:
477 < HV/ BTU per cubic foot < 1211 ,
or
17.7725 < HV / MJ per cubic meter < 45.12 .

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3281 - AGA8:Error code 14: Heating value is not within the valid range ?

  The SAP error message O3281 AGA8: Error code 14: Heating value is not within the valid range typically occurs in the context of gas measurement and processing within SAP's Advanced Gas Analysis (AGA) module. This error indicates that the heating value of the gas being processed does not fall within the acceptable range defined by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input Data: The heating value provided for the gas may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to accept the heating values for the specific type of gas being analyzed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect units of measurement used when entering the heating value.
  Outdated or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the gas type may not be updated or may contain incorrect ranges for heating values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input Data: Check the heating value being entered to ensure it is accurate and within