How To Fix 5D658 - (Obsolete) Special character is not DEUEV-compliant

5D658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 658

• Message text: (Obsolete) Special character is not DEUEV-compliant

What causes this issue?

According to the DUEVO regulations, both international and domestic
addresses can consist only of letters, digits, blanks, periods, hyphens,
slashes, apostrophes, commas, and parentheses.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D658 - (Obsolete) Special character is not DEUEV-compliant ?

  The SAP error message 5D658, which states "Obsolete: Special character is not DEUEV-compliant," typically arises in the context of payroll processing and reporting in Germany, particularly when dealing with the DEUEV (Deutsche Einheitliche Entgelterhebung und -verarbeitung) reporting requirements. This error indicates that there are special characters in the data that are not compliant with the DEUEV standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters (e.g., accents, umlauts, or other non-standard characters) in employee names, addresses, or other fields that are being reported can trigger this error.
  Data Format: The data being processed may not adhere to the expected format required by DEUEV, which can include restrictions on character sets.
  Legacy Data: If the system has been upgraded or migrated, legacy data that contains non-compliant characters may still exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Review: Review the data fields that are being reported to identify any special characters that may not be compliant with DEUEV standards. This includes employee