How To Fix RSM1496 - Severity is invalid ! ('9' or ' ' are allowed at present)

RSM1496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Severity is invalid ! ('9' or ' ' are allowed at present)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1496 - Severity is invalid ! ('9' or ' ' are allowed at present) ?

  The SAP error message RSM1496, which states "Severity is invalid! ('9' or ' ' are allowed at present)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's message handling or logging system. This error indicates that an invalid severity level has been specified in a message or log entry. The system expects either a severity level of '9' (which usually indicates a warning or error) or a blank value (which may indicate no specific severity).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Severity Level: The most common cause of this error is that a program or function module is attempting to log a message with a severity level that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code that logs messages, it may be incorrectly specifying the severity level.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected values for message severity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP