How To Fix 5C115 - Only B, N, G or blank allowed as copy

5C115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Only B, N, G or blank allowed as copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C115 - Only B, N, G or blank allowed as copy ?

  The SAP error message 5C115 ("Only B, N, G or blank allowed as copy") typically occurs in the context of copying or creating records in SAP, particularly when dealing with certain fields that have specific allowed values. This error indicates that the system expects the field to contain only certain values: B (for "B" type), N (for "N" type), G (for "G" type), or it can be left blank.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to enter a value in a field that is not one of the allowed values (B, N, G, or blank). This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a document (like a purchase order, sales order, etc.) and entering an invalid value in a specific field.
  When data is being imported or uploaded into SAP and the data does not conform to the expected format or allowed values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,