How To Fix 54723 - '*' is no longer accepted and will be changed to 'Z'

54723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 723

• Message text: '*' is no longer accepted and will be changed to 'Z'

What causes this issue?

A * is no longer accepted as a valid entry; instead, you should
enter a Z.

System Response

The system converts * to Z when you press the ENTER key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54723 - '*' is no longer accepted and will be changed to 'Z' ?

  The SAP error message 54723 indicates that a certain value (in this case, represented by '*') is no longer accepted in the system and will be automatically changed to 'Z'. This typically occurs in scenarios where certain values or characters are deprecated or restricted due to changes in business rules, system updates, or data integrity requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Values: The value '*' may have been used in the past for specific purposes, but due to changes in business logic or system updates, it is no longer valid.
  Data Validation Rules: The system may have updated its validation rules to prevent the use of certain characters or values that could lead to data inconsistencies or errors.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data definitions may have led to the deprecation of certain values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where the error is occurring (e.g., during data entry, report generation, etc.) and in which module (e.g.,