How To Fix VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO501 - Value or format of value '&1' is invalid for attribute &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO - Messages of Business Objects for Inspection

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Value or format of value '&1' is invalid for attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO501 - Value or format of value '&1' is invalid for attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO501 indicates that there is an issue with the value or format of a specific attribute in the Quality Management (QM) module. The message typically appears when the system encounters an invalid value for a particular attribute during operations related to inspection lots, quality notifications, or other QM-related processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value provided for the attribute does not conform to the expected format or range. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors.
  Incorrect data type (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Values that are not allowed based on the configuration or business rules.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The attribute may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the acceptance of only certain predefined values.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to invalid values being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Value: Review the value that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message) and ensure it is valid for the attribute (indicated by &2). Make sure it adheres to the expected format and data type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the attribute in the SAP system. Ensure that the attribute is set up correctly and that the allowed values are defined properly.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered or processed. If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is being transformed correctly before it reaches the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific attribute to understand its requirements and constraints.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to identify where the invalid value is being generated or passed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Quality Management, such as:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data related to materials, inspection plans, and quality info records is accurate and up to date.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO501.