How To Fix UDM_MSG401 - Enter a permitted value

UDM_MSG401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Enter a permitted value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG401 - Enter a permitted value ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG401: Enter a permitted value typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or other modules where specific fields have predefined permissible values. This error indicates that the value entered in a field does not match any of the allowed values defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a value that is not recognized by the system as valid for that particular field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may have been configured to accept only certain values, and the entered value does not meet those criteria.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value entered may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering text in a numeric field).
  Missing Value in Customization: If the field is customized, the permissible values may not have been properly defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permitted Values: Review the list of allowed values for the field in question. This can often be found