How To Fix SAPLWSAO017 - PDC data cannot be processed (incorrect format)

SAPLWSAO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSAO - Messages for SAP Retail Store Store Order

• Message number: 017

• Message text: PDC data cannot be processed (incorrect format)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSAO017 - PDC data cannot be processed (incorrect format) ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSAO017 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the PDC (Process Data Collection) data being processed. This error typically arises when the data being sent to or received from the PDC system does not conform to the expected format or structure defined by SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being sent to the PDC system may not match the expected format (e.g., incorrect data types, missing fields, or invalid characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the PDC settings or in the integration between SAP and the PDC system.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the PDC system may not be compatible with the version of SAP being used.
  Data Mapping Errors: If there are custom mappings or transformations applied to the data, they may not be correctly defined, leading to format issues.
  Network or Communication Issues: Problems in the communication channel between SAP and the PDC system