How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN134 - Illegal value for parameter 'mode': &1

/SMB/SC_MAIN134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Illegal value for parameter 'mode': &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN134 - Illegal value for parameter 'mode': &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN134 Illegal value for parameter 'mode': &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems, particularly when dealing with service calls or integration scenarios. The error indicates that an invalid value has been provided for the 'mode' parameter in a function or service call.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parameter Value: The most common cause of this error is that the 'mode' parameter is being set to a value that is not recognized or is outside the expected range of values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the service or function being called.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the software or API being used, it may lead to incompatibility issues.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of parameters may lead to typos or incorrect values being passed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Values: Review the code or configuration where the 'mode' parameter is