How To Fix 1J190 - Account number contains invalid characters

1J190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Account number contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J190 - Account number contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message 1J190 indicates that the account number you are trying to use contains invalid characters. This error typically occurs when entering account numbers in financial transactions, such as during the posting of invoices, journal entries, or other accounting-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The account number may contain characters that are not allowed, such as special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.) or spaces.
  Incorrect Format: The account number may not conform to the expected format defined in the system settings (e.g., length, numeric vs. alphanumeric).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the account number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Number: Verify the account number you are entering. Ensure it contains only valid characters (typically alphanumeric) and does not include any special characters or spaces.
  Refer to Documentation: Consult your organization's chart of accounts or SAP documentation to ensure you are using the correct account number format.
  Use Valid Accounts: Make