How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC235 - &1: Enter a valid value for &2 (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: &1: Enter a valid value for &2 (&3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC235 - &1: Enter a valid value for &2 (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC235 &1: Enter a valid value for &2 (&3 &4) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to enter a value that is not valid for a specific field or parameter. This error message is often related to the input of planning data, such as in the context of demand planning, supply network planning, or other APO functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a value that does not meet the validation criteria for the specified field. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors.
  Entering a value that is out of the allowed range.
  Using a value that is not recognized by the system (e.g., a non-existent material number, location, or characteristic).
  
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like materials, locations, or other relevant entities) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that restrict the values that can be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you are trying to enter and ensure they are correct. Make sure there are no typographical errors and that the values are within the expected range.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking that the materials, locations, and other relevant entities exist and are active.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific field you are trying to populate. This can provide insights into what values are acceptable.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the entry of valid values.
  
  
  Use F1 Help: In the SAP GUI, you can often use the F1 help key on the field that is causing the error to get more information about valid input values.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you encounter this error, you may be using specific transaction codes related to planning, such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SNP for supply network planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.