How To Fix 54056 - Field contains invalid sign (only & is allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Field contains invalid sign (only & is allowed)

What causes this issue?

It is not permitted to enter this value in the field.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. The permitted values are available in the value
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54056 - Field contains invalid sign (only & is allowed) ?

  The SAP error message 54056, which states "Field contains invalid sign (only & is allowed)," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing where a specific field is expected to contain a valid sign character. In this case, the only acceptable character is the ampersand (&).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The field in question is likely being populated with a character that is not allowed. The system expects the field to contain only the ampersand (&) character.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have mistakenly entered a different character or symbol in the field.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the source data may contain invalid characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the field to accept invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input data for the field that triggered the error. Ensure that it contains only the ampersand (&) character.
  Correct Data