How To Fix /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON004 - Field "&1" contains lowercase characters, please check your input.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field "&1" contains lowercase characters, please check your input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON004 - Field "&1" contains lowercase characters, please check your input. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON004 indicates that a specific field in your input contains lowercase characters, which is not allowed according to the validation rules set in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other related applications.
  Cause:
  
  Field Validation: The field in question is expected to contain only uppercase characters. This is common in systems where certain identifiers (like material numbers, batch numbers, etc.) are case-sensitive and must adhere to a specific format.
  Input Data: The data being sent to the OData service may have been incorrectly formatted or generated, leading to the inclusion of lowercase characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being sent to the OData service. Ensure that all relevant fields contain only uppercase characters. This may involve:
  
  Manually correcting the input data.
  Implementing a transformation in your data processing logic to convert all relevant fields to uppercase before sending them to the OData service.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping: If you are using an integration tool or middleware, ensure that the mapping of fields is correctly configured to enforce uppercase formatting.
  
  
  Validation Rules: If you have control over the OData service or the backend logic, consider implementing additional validation or error handling to catch these issues before they result in an error.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the input again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: OData is a standard protocol for building and consuming RESTful APIs. In SAP, OData services are often used to expose business data and operations.
  SAP EWM: Extended Warehouse Management is a comprehensive solution for managing warehouse operations. It includes various functionalities that may require strict adherence to data formats.
  Field Specifications: Review the documentation for the specific fields you are working with to understand their expected formats and constraints.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.