How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY201 - Parameter &1: Only external type string can have lower case value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Parameter &1: Only external type string can have lower case value

What causes this issue?

The flag "Allow lower case" is set while the external type of the
parameter is not string.
But this flag makes only sense if the external type is string.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your parameter definition. Change the flag or the external type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY201 - Parameter &1: Only external type string can have lower case value ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY201 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a parameter in a transport or configuration entity. Specifically, the error states that a parameter (denoted by &1) is expected to be of an external type, but it has been assigned a value that is in lowercase, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Type Mismatch: The parameter in question is defined to accept only uppercase values, but a lowercase value has been provided.
  Configuration Error: This could be due to a misconfiguration in the transport request or the configuration entity where the parameter is being set.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a value in lowercase when it should have been in uppercase.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definition: Review the definition of the parameter in the relevant configuration or transport request. Ensure that it is defined to accept the correct type of values (uppercase).
  Correct the Value: Change the value of the parameter to use uppercase letters only. This can typically be done in the configuration settings or transport request where the parameter is defined.
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved. You may need to re-run the transport or configuration process to confirm that the issue has been fixed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the specific module documentation for any additional constraints or requirements regarding parameter values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error context.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY201 error and ensure that your configuration is set up correctly.