How To Fix AP272 - Special characters not allowed next to each other in coding mask

AP272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Special characters not allowed next to each other in coding mask

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a coding mask that contains at least two special
characters (&V1&) next to each other.
Special characters are intended to optically separate significant
segments of the position ID. Since one special character is enough for
this purpose, two or more special characters are not allowed next to
each other.

System Response

The coding mask is not created.

How to fix this error?

Do not create coding masks that have two or more special characters in
a row.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP272 - Special characters not allowed next to each other in coding mask ?

  The SAP error message AP272, which states "Special characters not allowed next to each other in coding mask," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a coding mask (such as a key or identifier) that contains special characters placed next to each other without any alphanumeric characters in between. This is a validation error that ensures that the coding mask adheres to specific formatting rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You have entered a coding mask that contains two or more special characters in succession (e.g., @@, !!, ##, etc.).
  The coding mask does not conform to the expected format defined by the system, which usually requires a mix of alphanumeric characters and special characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Coding Mask: Check the coding mask you are trying to enter. Look for any instances of special characters that are adjacent to each other.
  
  
  Modify the Mask: Adjust