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How To Fix OT378 - Correct the format of the value for attribute &1 (see long text)


OT378 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

  • Message number: 378

  • Message text: Correct the format of the value for attribute &1 (see long text)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The value of attribute <NP>&V1&</> must be entered in the following way:
    <ZH>Syntax:</> <NP><database dependency>,<database dependency>,</>
    <NP><database dependency>:R</>
    or
    <NP><database dependency>,<database dependency>,</>
    <NP><database dependency></>
    <ZH>Example:</> DB2,DB6,HDB
    The database dependency is not mandatory for the customer. Customers can
    still install the package if they are using a different database.
    <ZH>Example:</> DB2,DB6,HDB:R
    The database dependency is mandatory for the customer. Customers can
    only install the package if they have one of the databases installed.
    The current value does not meet these conditions. The following problem
    has been detected:
    <NP> &V2& &V3&</>

    System Response

    Processing is terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Correct the value of the attribute.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


OT378 - Details

  • The SAP error message OT378 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a value for a specific attribute in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the data being entered does not conform to the expected format or data type defined for that attribute.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Data Type: The value being entered may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected). Invalid Format: The value may not adhere to the required format (e.g., date formats, currency formats, etc.). Length Restrictions: The value may exceed the maximum length allowed for that attribute. Missing Required Fields: If the attribute is mandatory and not provided, it can trigger this error.
    Solution: Check the Attribute Definition: Review the attribute definition in the SAP system to understand the expected format and data type. Correct the Value: Ensure that the value you are entering matches the expected format. For example: If it’s a date,

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