How To Fix VAL212 - &1 data record for ID number &2 not allowed to contain &3

VAL212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 212

• Message text: &1 data record for ID number &2 not allowed to contain &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL212 - &1 data record for ID number &2 not allowed to contain &3 ?

  The SAP error message VAL212 indicates that there is a validation issue with a specific data record related to an ID number. The message typically follows this format:
  VAL212: Data record for ID number &2 not allowed to contain &3
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the data being processed does not meet the validation criteria set for the specific ID number. This could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Invalid Data Entry: The data entered for the ID number may not conform to the expected format or value range.
  
  Configuration Issues: The validation rules for the ID number may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data records that violate the defined rules for that ID number.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain required fields may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VAL212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data record for the