How To Fix VMS_ESOA015 - Value &1 is not valid; only value 1 can be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Value &1 is not valid; only value 1 can be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA015 - Value &1 is not valid; only value 1 can be processed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMS_ESOA015: Value &1 is not valid; only value 1 can be processed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or SAP Extended Service Oriented Architecture (ESOA) when a certain field or parameter is expected to have the value 1, but it contains a different value.
  
  The message indicates that the system encountered a value other than 1 in a field or parameter where only 1 is allowed.
  This often happens during invoice processing or workflow steps where a flag or indicator is checked.
  The parameter or field might be related to a status, indicator, or configuration setting that controls processing logic.
  For example, a field controlling whether a document is processed or not might only accept 1 (meaning "active" or "process"), and any other value causes this error.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Incorrect configuration or customization in the VIM or ESOA setup.
  Data inconsistency in the document or interface data.
  Custom code or user-exits passing invalid values.
  Integration issues where external systems send unexpected values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Field Causing the Error:
  
  Check the detailed error log or debug the process to find which field or parameter is causing the issue.
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual invalid value in the system log.
  
  
  
  Correct the Value:
  
  Ensure that the field or parameter is set to 1 as required.
  If the value comes from a configuration table, verify and correct the entries.
  If the value is passed from an external system or interface, check the integration mapping and correct the data.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  Review any user-exits, BAdIs, or enhancements that might modify this value.
  Correct the logic to ensure only 1 is passed.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correction, reprocess the invoice or document to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VMS_ESOA015 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), SAP Extended SOA
  Transaction Codes: Often related to invoice processing transactions or workflow monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes mentioning VMS_ESOA015.
  Debugging: Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) or workflow logs to trace the error.
  Configuration: Check settings in VIM customizing under invoice processing or workflow parameters.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the value that replaced &1, I can help you pinpoint the issue more precisely.