How To Fix 25044 - Special characters & and & not allowed

25044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Special characters & and & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new recipient list and have used the special
characters '&' and ',' for the recipient list name.

System Response

You cannot use special characters for the recipient list name.

How to fix this error?

Replace this special character by another character.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25044 - Special characters & and & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 25044 indicates that special characters, specifically the ampersand (&), are not allowed in certain fields or contexts within the SAP system. This error typically arises when users attempt to enter data that includes these special characters in fields that do not support them, such as in certain configuration settings, naming conventions, or data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The presence of the ampersand (&) or other special characters in fields that are restricted from using them.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have predefined rules regarding the characters that can be used, often to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle special characters properly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Special Characters: Review the input data and remove any instances of the ampersand (&) or other disallowed special characters. Ensure that the data complies with the allowed character set for the specific