How To Fix BUKF204 - SPACE is not a supported meta-value

BUKF204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUKF - Message class for Key Figures

• Message number: 204

• Message text: SPACE is not a supported meta-value

What causes this issue?

SPACE (blank) is not a meta-value that can be used for key figures.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Choose another value or another meta-value for your key figure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUKF204 - SPACE is not a supported meta-value ?

  The SAP error message BUKF204 "SPACE is not a supported meta-value" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the input values in a transaction or report. This error indicates that a space character is being used where a valid meta-value is expected, which is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that a space character has been inadvertently entered in a field that does not accept it. This could happen in various scenarios, such as when entering account numbers, cost centers, or other identifiers.
  Data Formatting Issues: Sometimes, data imported from external sources or copied from other documents may contain leading or trailing spaces that are not visible but cause the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction may not be set up to handle certain values correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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