How To Fix AM211 - In &1 there must be a letter in position &2

AM211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 211

• Message text: In &1 there must be a letter in position &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM211 - In &1 there must be a letter in position &2 ?

  The SAP error message AM211 typically indicates that there is an issue with the format of a field in a specific transaction or program. The message states: "In &1 there must be a letter in position &2," where "&1" refers to the field or object in question, and "&2" indicates the specific position within that field where the error is occurring.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when a required field is expected to contain a letter (alphabetic character) at a specific position, but it either contains a number, special character, or is left blank. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data for asset management, material management, or other modules where specific formats are enforced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM211 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message to identify which field (indicated by &1) is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check the Input: Review the data you have entered in the