How To Fix 5D606 - Initial letter (character 9) is not alphabetical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Initial letter (character 9) is not alphabetical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D606 - Initial letter (character 9) is not alphabetical ?

  The SAP error message 5D606 indicates that there is an issue with the input data where the initial character of a certain field is not an alphabetical character. This typically occurs in scenarios where specific fields are expected to start with a letter (A-Z) but instead start with a number or a special character.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A field that is supposed to contain an alphanumeric string starts with a numeric character (0-9) or a special character.
  The validation rules for the field require that the first character must be an alphabetical character.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data you are trying to input into the system. Ensure that the first character of the relevant field is an alphabetical character (A-Z).
  
  
  Modify Data: If the data is incorrect, modify it to ensure that it starts with a letter. For example, if the input is "123abc", change it to "A123abc".
  
  
  Validation Rules: If you are developing or customizing a program, check the validation rules applied to the field. Ensure that the rules align with the expected input format.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the expected format for the input fields.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-test the input to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Specifications: Check the specifications for the field in question to understand the allowed characters and formats.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By ensuring that the initial character of the input data is an alphabetical character, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D606.