How To Fix SADT_RESOURCE042 - Request was well formed but contained semantic errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADT_RESOURCE - Resource messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Request was well formed but contained semantic errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADT_RESOURCE042 - Request was well formed but contained semantic errors ?

  The SAP error message SADT_RESOURCE042 indicates that a request was well-formed but contained semantic errors. This typically means that while the syntax of the request is correct (i.e., it follows the required format), the content of the request does not meet the expected business logic or validation rules defined in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data: The request may contain data that is not valid according to the business rules. For example, it could be an invalid combination of fields or values that do not make sense in the context of the request.
  Missing Required Fields: Some required fields may be missing from the request, leading to semantic errors.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the values provided may not match the expected types (e.g., providing a string where a number is expected).
  Business Logic Violations: The request may violate specific business logic rules defined in the SAP application, such as constraints on certain