How To Fix OIURR008 - API WC for &/& must have form: 1st digit = char & last 2 digits = numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURR - Production Regulatory Reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: API WC for &/& must have form: 1st digit = char & last 2 digits = numeric

What causes this issue?

API WC for <(>&<)>/& must have form: 1st digit = char <(>&<)>
last 2 digits = numeric.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go into Well Completion ID record (O3U_WC2) and change API WC No to
meet MMS requirements:
1st digit = character and last 2 digits = numeric.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURR008 - API WC for &/& must have form: 1st digit = char & last 2 digits = numeric ?

  The SAP error message OIURR008 typically indicates that there is an issue with the format of a specific field in the API WC (Work Center) that you are trying to process. The error message specifies that the first character of the field must be a letter (character), and the last two characters must be numeric digits. This is a common validation error when the input data does not conform to the expected format.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The value being passed to the API does not meet the required format. For example, if the field is expected to be in the format "A12", but the input is "123" or "AB1", it will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typo or incorrect data entry when populating the field.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the data is being pulled from another system or source, there may be a mapping issue that causes the data to be formatted incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being sent to the API and ensure that it adheres to the required format. The first character should be a letter, and the last two characters should be digits.
  
  Example of valid formats: "A01", "B23", "C45"
  Example of invalid formats: "01A", "AB1", "CDE"
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data processing logic to ensure that the data conforms to the expected format before sending it to the API.
  
  
  Correct Data Mapping: If the data is being sourced from another system, ensure that the mapping logic correctly formats the data before it reaches the API.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the API call again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific API you are using to understand the expected formats and constraints for each field.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  SAP Community: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the SAP community forums or support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the data conforms to the specified format, you should be able to resolve the OIURR008 error and successfully process your API request.