How To Fix 9J071 - Only "space" or "1" allowed

9J071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Only "space" or "1" allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a billing indicator that allows both internal
and external billing. The customer role played by the recipient,
however, dictates that only internal settlement is allowed. The
billing indicator will be reset to 1.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J071 - Only "space" or "1" allowed ?

  The SAP error message 9J071 ("Only 'space' or '1' allowed") typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration within SAP, particularly when dealing with fields that expect a specific input format. This error indicates that the system is expecting either a blank space or the digit '1' as valid input, and any other input will trigger this error.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered an invalid character or value in a field that only accepts a space or the number '1'.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only specific values, and any deviation from these values will result in this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, incorrect values may have been imported into fields that are restricted in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value being entered in the field is either a