How To Fix 00077 - Input field contains prohibited characters. (Already replaced)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Input field contains prohibited characters. (Already replaced)

What causes this issue?

The input field contains prohibited character formats. In general,
these are character formats that your frontend may be able to process.
However, they are not allowed in the R/3 database.
There can be several reasons for this:
ISO, Microsoft, IBM, Apple and so on often have a similar number of
character formats for a particular language set, but rarely the same
number. You can often enter and display more character formats than
there are included in the ISO character sets.
If you are using a frontend that is installed for a different language
set than the R/3 system which you have logged onto, then there are
several character formats on your keyboard that you cannot use.

System Response

The R/3 System replaces the prohibited character formats with other,
permitted character formats and outputs this error message (00.777).
The system places the cursor in the line or the field where the
prohibited character format is located.

How to fix this error?

If you agree with the proposal, re-select the last function key used
this is often [Enter]).
If you do not agree with the proposal, change the data. Only use
permitted character formats, otherwise you will receive the same error
message again.
If the required texts cannot be displayed with the character formats
permitted on your front-end, terminate the current transaction as
appropriate (by choosing the [Escape] key or [F12]).
There may be another front-end that can process the character formats
required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00077 - Input field contains prohibited characters. (Already replaced) ?

  The SAP error message "00077 Input field contains prohibited characters. (Already replaced)" typically indicates that the input provided in a certain field contains characters that are not allowed by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, creating a master record, or uploading data.
  Cause:
  
  Prohibited Characters: The input field may have restrictions on certain characters (e.g., special characters, spaces, or control characters) that are not permitted.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only specific types of data (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric) and the input does not conform to these rules.
  Data Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that check the input against a set of criteria, and the input fails these checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data you are trying to enter and ensure that it does not contain any prohibited characters. Remove or replace any special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Refer to Field Documentation: Consult the documentation or help text for the specific field to understand what characters are allowed.
  Use Valid Characters: If the field is meant for numeric input, ensure that only numbers are entered. If it is for text, ensure that only valid text characters are used.
  Data Cleansing: If you are uploading data from an external source, consider cleansing the data to remove any invalid characters before the upload.
  Check Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to the field, review them to ensure they are not introducing issues with character validation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide guidance on how to resolve them.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may want to look into specific transaction codes related to the process you are working on (e.g., MM01 for material master, VA01 for sales order).
  Field Attributes: You can check the attributes of the field in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to see the allowed data types and lengths.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error is occurring in a custom transaction or program, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be affecting the input validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.