How To Fix UMG290 - Error log type must be 'N', 'I', 'W' or 'E'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Error log type must be 'N', 'I', 'W' or 'E'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG290 - Error log type must be 'N', 'I', 'W' or 'E'. ?

  The SAP error message UMG290 indicates that there is an issue with the log type specified in a particular configuration or transaction. The log type must be one of the following values: 'N' (Note), 'I' (Information), 'W' (Warning), or 'E' (Error). If a different value is provided, this error will occur.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The log type specified in a configuration setting or transaction is not one of the accepted values.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an invalid log type in a field that expects one of the specified values.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code or a user exit that modifies log types, it may be passing an invalid value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMG290 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the log type in the relevant module (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, SAP GRC, etc.).
  Ensure that the log type is set to one of the valid values ('N', 'I', 'W', 'E').
  
  
  
  Validate User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that users are aware of the valid log types and that they are entering the correct values.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom development involved, check the code to ensure that it is not passing invalid log types.
  Modify the code to handle log types correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific transaction or configuration you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may want to look into specific transaction codes that are relevant to the log type configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to log types if necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.