How To Fix 00185 - Use only characters from the 'syntactical character set'


00185 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 00 -

  • Message number: 185

  • Message text: Use only characters from the 'syntactical character set'

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only characters from the syntactic character set are allowed in a
    password. These are the digits from 0 to 9, the characters of the US
    alphabet and various special characters which can be found on all
    keyboards.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose another password.

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00185 - Details

  • The SAP error message "00185 Use only characters from the 'syntactical character set'" typically occurs when a user inputs characters that are not allowed according to the syntactical character set defined in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in various fields, such as when entering data in transaction codes, customizing settings, or during data entry in forms.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when: The input contains special characters, symbols, or spaces that are not part of the defined syntactical character set for that particular field. The field is expecting a specific format (e.g., alphanumeric, numeric) and the input does not conform to that format.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Input Characters: Review the input data and ensure that you are using only the allowed characters. Typically, the syntactical character set includes: Letters (A-Z, a-z) Numbers (0-9) Specific special characters (like underscores or hyphens) depending on the field requirements. Refer to Documentation: Consult

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