How To Fix >0465 - Reconcliation key contains invalid special character(s)

>0465 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Reconcliation key contains invalid special character(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0465 - Reconcliation key contains invalid special character(s) ?

  The SAP error message 0465 indicates that the reconciliation key you are trying to use contains invalid special characters. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that require reconciliation, such as in the General Ledger or Accounts Receivable/Payable.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the reconciliation key that are not allowed by the system. Common invalid characters may include symbols like @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), etc. The reconciliation key is expected to follow a specific format, which usually allows only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and possibly some specific punctuation marks (like underscores).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Reconciliation Key: Review the reconciliation key you are trying to use. Ensure that it only contains valid characters. Remove any special characters that are not permitted.
  
  
  Use Alphanumeric Characters: Ensure that the reconciliation key consists