How To Fix 69409 - Screen sequence "&" is not permitted as reference for screen field "&"

69409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Screen sequence "&" is not permitted as reference for screen field "&"

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69409 - Screen sequence "&" is not permitted as reference for screen field "&" ?

  The SAP error message 69409 indicates that there is an issue with the screen sequence in your SAP application. Specifically, it means that the screen sequence you are trying to reference is not permitted for the specified screen field. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when customizing screens or developing new transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Screen Sequence: The screen sequence you are trying to use is not valid for the field in question. This could be due to a mismatch in the configuration or an attempt to reference a screen sequence that is not defined for that field.
  Field Attributes: The field may have specific attributes that restrict its usage in certain screen sequences.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom screens or enhancements, there may be issues with how the screen sequences are defined or implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Screen Sequence Configuration: Review the configuration of the screen sequences in the relevant transaction or