How To Fix AQ282 - The reference field cannot be a symbol or an icon

AQ282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 282

• Message text: The reference field cannot be a symbol or an icon

What causes this issue?

You attempted to define a local field by using a reference field and
copying its attributes. However, the reference field you chose has been
defined as a symbol or icon. You cannot use such fields as reference
fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to define a local field as a symbol or icon, use the
appropriate radio buttons to define this attribute.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ282 - The reference field cannot be a symbol or an icon ?

  The SAP error message AQ282, which states "The reference field cannot be a symbol or an icon," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where a reference field is expected to contain a valid value, but instead, it contains a symbol or an icon that is not acceptable.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a value in a reference field that is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  Copying and pasting from another source that includes formatting or special characters.
  Using a function or button that inserts an icon or symbol instead of a valid text value.
  
  
  
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to only accept certain types of input, and the input provided does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The reference field may be expecting a specific data type (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric) and the input provided does not conform to