How To Fix AM074 - Invalid characters in fax number; characters ignored &

AM074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Invalid characters in fax number; characters ignored &

What causes this issue?

The fax number contains invalid characters (ID &V1&).

System Response

The system eliminates the invalid characters.

How to fix this error?

Enter the fax number in a valid format.
INCLUDE 'DE_FORMAT_TELEPHONE_AND_FAX' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM074 - Invalid characters in fax number; characters ignored & ?

  The SAP error message AM074 indicates that there are invalid characters in the fax number field, which are being ignored by the system. This typically occurs when the fax number contains characters that are not recognized as valid by SAP, such as letters, special characters (other than allowed symbols), or spaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The fax number may contain characters that are not allowed, such as letters (A-Z), special characters (like #, $, %, etc.), or spaces.
  Formatting Issues: The fax number may not be formatted correctly according to the expected input format in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Fax Number: Review the fax number for any invalid characters. Ensure that it only contains digits (0-9) and any necessary symbols (like + for international dialing).
  Correct Formatting: Ensure that the fax number is formatted correctly. For example, it may need to start with a