How To Fix VCH_HL_TRACE426 - Invalid interval type. Insert of value &1 in characteristic &2 skipped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_TRACE - Messages for Trace

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Invalid interval type. Insert of value &1 in characteristic &2 skipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE426 - Invalid interval type. Insert of value &1 in characteristic &2 skipped. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE426 indicates that there is an issue with the interval type of a characteristic in a data record. Specifically, it means that the system encountered an invalid interval type when trying to insert a value into a characteristic, and as a result, the insertion of that value was skipped.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Interval Type: The characteristic you are trying to insert a value into may have a defined interval type that does not accept the value you are trying to insert. This could be due to:
  
  The value being outside the defined range for that characteristic.
  The characteristic being defined with a specific interval type that does not match the value format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic settings in the SAP system, such as incorrect data types or ranges.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected formats or types defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the interval type is correctly defined and that it matches the expected data format.
  Verify the allowed values and ranges for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Review the data you are trying to insert. Ensure that it adheres to the expected format and falls within the defined range for the characteristic.
  If the data is being imported from an external source, ensure that it is being transformed correctly before insertion.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Types:
  
  If necessary, adjust the data types or formats in the source data to match the expected types in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristic and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to identify where the error occurs and gather more context about the invalid interval type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CT03 (to display characteristics) to review and modify characteristic settings.
  Data Transfer Tools: If you are using data transfer tools (like LSMW, BAPIs, or IDocs), ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.