How To Fix 00298 - Formatting error in the field &; see next message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Formatting error in the field &; see next message

What causes this issue?

During batch input or when executing CALL TRANSACTION... USING a screen
field was filled with an invalid input format.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The screen field has the technical name &V1& . The cause of the error
is described in the following message.
Correct the appropriate BDC data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00298 - Formatting error in the field &; see next message ?

  The SAP error message "00298 Formatting error in the field &; see next message" typically indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of data in a specific field within a transaction or report. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered in a field does not match the expected format (e.g., date, currency, numeric).
  Field Length Exceeded: The data entered exceeds the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special or invalid characters that are not allowed in the field.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration that define how data should be formatted.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data type for that field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Requirements: Review the field requirements and ensure that the data entered matches the expected format. For example, if