How To Fix SAFTN_XX207 - 'MULT' parameter for process &1 and target &2 shall be of type Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_XX - SAF-T Cross-Module, Cross-Country

• Message number: 207

• Message text: 'MULT' parameter for process &1 and target &2 shall be of type Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_XX207 - 'MULT' parameter for process &1 and target &2 shall be of type Date ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_XX207 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a parameter in a process. Specifically, it states that the 'MULT' parameter for a given process (&1) and target (&2) should be of type Date, but it is not.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The parameter MULT is expected to be a date type, but the value being passed is either in the wrong format or is not a date at all.
  There may be a mismatch in the data types defined in the process configuration or in the data being passed to the process.
  The data being processed may have been incorrectly formatted or populated, leading to a type mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Definition: Verify the definition of the MULT parameter in the process configuration. Ensure that it is indeed defined as a Date type.
  
  
  Validate Input Data: Review the data being passed to the process. Ensure that the value for the MULT parameter is a valid date. If it is being derived from another source, check that source for correctness.
  
  
  Format the Date Correctly: If the date is being formatted or manipulated in any way before being passed to the process, ensure that it adheres to the expected date format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints or use logging to inspect the values being passed to the process at runtime. This can help identify where the incorrect value is being introduced.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the expected format or type, refer to the SAP documentation or the specific module documentation related to the process you are working with.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the process with known good data to ensure that it works as expected. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the data being passed or with the process itself.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that address specific error messages or issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SAFTN_XX207 error message.