How To Fix OQ_E286 - Wrong 'dummy' indicator passed in.

OQ_E286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Wrong 'dummy' indicator passed in.

What causes this issue?

The program you executed called the function module OIRE_READ_DTF with
a wrong 'dummy' indicator. Only the following indicators are allowed
and handled by the function module:
E - Excluding 'dummy' transactions
I - Including 'dummy' transactions
O - 'dummy' transactions only.

System Response

The function module exists and raises the exception
'INVALID_DUMMY_INDICATOR'.

How to fix this error?

If the calling program is a customer program, figure out why the wrong
indicator is passed to the function module and correct it.
If it's an SAP owned program contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OQ_E286 - Details

• The SAP error message OQ_E286, which states "Wrong 'dummy' indicator passed in," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics processes. This error is often related to the handling of dummy indicators in the system, which are used to signify certain conditions or statuses in transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Passing: The error usually arises when a function module or method is called with an incorrect or unexpected value for a dummy indicator. This could be due to a programming error or a misconfiguration in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed does not meet the expected criteria (e.g., missing or incorrect values), it can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the dummy indicators correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Module/Method Calls: Review the code where the error occurs to ensure that the correct parameters are being passed. Verify that