How To Fix 9J840 - Entry format is not allowed. Enter data according to template &1.

9J840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Entry format is not allowed. Enter data according to template &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J840 - Entry format is not allowed. Enter data according to template &1. ?

  The SAP error message 9J840 ("Entry format is not allowed. Enter data according to template &1.") typically occurs when the data entered into a field does not conform to the expected format or structure defined by the system. This error is often related to data entry in specific fields that have predefined formats, such as dates, numbers, or codes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered does not match the expected format. For example, entering a date in the wrong format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY instead of DD/MM/YYYY).
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain characters that are not allowed, such as letters in a numeric field.
  Length Restrictions: The data entered may exceed the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Missing Required Fields: Some fields may be mandatory, and if they are left blank or filled incorrectly, it can trigger this error.
  Template Mismatch: The data does not align with the template specified in the error message.
  
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