How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_PO023 - Clearing Area range incorrect. Sign must be 'I' or 'E'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Clearing Area range incorrect. Sign must be 'I' or 'E'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_PO023 - Clearing Area range incorrect. Sign must be 'I' or 'E' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_PO023 Clearing Area range incorrect. Sign must be 'I' or 'E' typically occurs when there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) related to Purchase Orders (PO). This error specifically indicates that the "sign" parameter for a range in the clearing area is not set correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sign Parameter: The error suggests that the sign parameter for a range is not set to either 'I' (Include) or 'E' (Exclude). This is a requirement for defining ranges in SAP.
  Data Input Issues: The data being passed to the BAPI may not be formatted correctly or may contain invalid values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BAPI or the related data structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the sign parameter for the clearing area range is set to either 'I' or 'E'.
  
  If you are using a range table, ensure that the sign field is populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that all data types and formats for the parameters match the expected types defined in the BAPI documentation.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see the exact values being passed and identify where the incorrect value is being set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input parameters and their formats.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch such issues before they cause runtime errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or the specific BAPI documentation for details on the parameters and their expected values.
  SAP Notes: Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other developer forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By ensuring that the parameters are correctly set and conform to the expected formats, you should be able to resolve this error.