How To Fix AQV278 - You cannot determine symbols and icons by entering them

AQV278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 278

• Message text: You cannot determine symbols and icons by entering them

What causes this issue?

You defined a local field as a symbol or icon and specified that the
value of the field should be determined by an entry in the selection
screen. This is not possible for symbol and icon 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?

You must always specify a calculation formula for symbol and icon
fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV278 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV278, which states "You cannot determine symbols and icons by entering them," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP GUI or when working with specific SAP applications that involve graphical elements, such as icons or symbols.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid or unrecognized symbol or icon in the relevant field.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or display certain symbols or icons.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view certain graphical elements.
  System Limitations: The version of SAP being used may not support the specific symbols or icons being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV278 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the symbols or icons you are trying to enter are valid and recognized by the system. Refer to the