How To Fix BS007 - & is not allowed (&)

BS007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 007

• Message text: & is not allowed (&)

What causes this issue?

The current status of object '&V2&' prohibits business transaction '&V1&
' ('&V3&').

How to fix this error?

To process business transaction '&V1&', you first have to change the
status of object '&V2&' to allow the transaction '&V1&'.
PERFORM SET_PARAMETER_VNG IN PROGRAM RBSVINFV
USING &V3&
ENDPERFORM
This gives you an overview of the system and user statuses that affect
the transaction. A transaction can only be executed if there is at least
one status that allows it and there is no status that forbids it.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS007 - & is not allowed (&) ?

  The SAP error message BS007 typically indicates that there is an issue with the use of special characters in a field where they are not allowed. The specific message you mentioned, "is not allowed (&)," suggests that the character "&" is being used in a context where it is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is often caused by the presence of special characters (like &, %, $, etc.) in fields that do not accept them. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when entering data in a transaction, creating a master record, or during data uploads.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have restrictions on the types of characters that can be entered. The "&" character is commonly restricted in many contexts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Special Characters: Check the field where the error is occurring and remove any special characters, particularly the "&" character. Ensure that only valid characters are used.
  Data Validation: Implement