How To Fix 9J841 - Only letters and figures are allowed at the present cursor position

9J841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Only letters and figures are allowed at the present cursor position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J841 - Only letters and figures are allowed at the present cursor position ?

  The SAP error message 9J841 ("Only letters and figures are allowed at the present cursor position") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter invalid characters in a field that only accepts alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers). This error can arise in various contexts within SAP, such as when entering data in a transaction, creating or modifying records, or filling out forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The most common cause is that the user has entered special characters, spaces, or punctuation marks in a field that only allows letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only specific types of input, and the user’s input does not conform to these rules.
  Copy-Paste Issues: Sometimes, copying and pasting text from other sources can inadvertently include hidden characters or formatting that is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input in the field where the error occurred. Ensure that only letters and