How To Fix 72252 - Only permitted entries are ' ' or 'X'

72252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Only permitted entries are ' ' or 'X'

What causes this issue?

The only permitted entries for checkbox structures are ' ' and 'X'.

How to fix this error?

Check which specifications of the checkbox structure are permitted for
time wage type selection. If a specification is permitted, enter 'X'
under the corresponding specification; if it is not permitted, enter '
'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72252 - Only permitted entries are ' ' or 'X' ?

  The SAP error message 72252, which states "Only permitted entries are ' ' or 'X'," typically occurs when a user is trying to input a value in a field that only accepts specific entries. In this case, the only valid entries are a blank space (' ') or an 'X'.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios where:
  
  A field is designed to accept only binary values (like a checkbox) where 'X' indicates a checked state and a blank space indicates an unchecked state.
  The user may have entered an invalid character or value that does not conform to the expected input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Field: Ensure that you are entering either a blank space or 'X' in the relevant field. If you are trying to enter any other character or value, it will trigger this error.
  Review Input Logic: If you are using a program or a script to populate this