How To Fix APPL_COMMON012 - Illegal input in field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_COMMON -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Illegal input in field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_COMMON012 - Illegal input in field &1 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_COMMON012 with the description "Illegal input in field &1" typically indicates that the value entered in a specific field does not meet the expected criteria or format defined by the system. This can occur in various transactions or processes within SAP, depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The input does not conform to the expected data type (e.g., entering letters in a numeric field).
  Length Restrictions: The input exceeds the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Value Restrictions: The input value is not within the permissible range or does not match the predefined list of acceptable values (e.g., entering a non-existent code).
  Field Dependencies: The value entered may depend on other fields, and if those fields are not filled correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Validation Rules: If there are custom validations implemented in the system, the input may violate those rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
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