How To Fix AR106 - In field &, a letter is expected in position & or &

AR106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: In field &, a letter is expected in position & or &

What causes this issue?

The entry in field &V1& is incorrect. The entry is only accepted as
correct if a letter is entered in position &V2& or &V3&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR106 - In field &, a letter is expected in position & or & ?

  The SAP error message AR106 typically indicates that a field in a transaction or data entry screen is expecting a letter (alphabetic character) but has received a different type of input, such as a number or special character. This error often occurs in fields that are defined to accept only alphabetic characters, such as names, descriptions, or certain codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user has entered a numeric value or special character in a field that only accepts letters.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured in the system to only accept alphabetic characters, and the input does not meet this requirement.
  Data Format: The data format expected by the system does not match the input provided by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input in the specified field and ensure that it contains only alphabetic characters. Remove any numbers or special characters.
  Field Requirements: Refer to the field's documentation or help text to understand the