How To Fix 3L234 - There are unauthorized characters "&" in the field for &

3L234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 234

• Message text: There are unauthorized characters "&" in the field for &

What causes this issue?

You have entered numbers or symbols instead of the required
alphabetical characters. To enter the surname, second and first names
you are only allowed to use letters.

System Response

The system interrupts the program run.

How to fix this error?

Make the necessary changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L234 - There are unauthorized characters "&" in the field for & ?

  The SAP error message 3L234 indicates that there are unauthorized characters in a specific field, specifically the ampersand character "&". This error typically arises when the system encounters characters that are not allowed in the context of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The presence of the "&" character in a field that does not accept it. This could be due to user input, data import, or data migration processes.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have restrictions on the types of characters that can be entered. The "&" character is often reserved for special functions or formatting in SAP.
  Data Formatting Issues: If data is being imported from external sources, it may contain characters that are not valid in the target SAP field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. The error message usually specifies the field name or context.
  Remove Unauthorized Characters: Edit the data to remove the "&" character