How To Fix SDYN_DMSK101 - For masking of type '&1&2' a length > 0 must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDYN_DMSK - Data Masking: APIs

• Message number: 101

• Message text: For masking of type '&1&2' a length > 0 must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDYN_DMSK101 - For masking of type '&1&2' a length > 0 must be specified ?

  The SAP error message SDYN_DMSK101 indicates that there is an issue with the masking type specified in your configuration. The message states that for the masking type '&1&2', a length greater than 0 must be specified. This typically occurs in scenarios where data masking is being applied, such as in data protection or anonymization processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Length Specification: The masking type you are trying to use requires a length parameter, but it has not been provided or is set to zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the masking type may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to determine how to apply the mask.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type being masked may not be compatible with the specified masking type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Masking Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the masking type