How To Fix C4026 - Values you entered were merged

C4026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Values you entered were merged

What causes this issue?

Some of the values you assigned to the characteristic overlapped.

System Response

The system compresses or corrects your entries.

How to fix this error?

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 C4026 - Values you entered were merged ?

  The SAP error message C4026, which states "Values you entered were merged," typically occurs in the context of data entry in SAP, particularly when dealing with fields that have specific formatting or data entry rules. This error indicates that the system has automatically merged the values you entered into a single value, which may not be what you intended.
  Causes:
  
  Field Formatting: The fields in SAP may have specific formatting rules that dictate how data should be entered. If the input does not conform to these rules, SAP may merge the values.
  Input Length: If the input exceeds the maximum length allowed for a field, SAP may truncate or merge the values.
  Data Type Mismatch: Entering incompatible data types (e.g., entering text in a numeric field) can lead to this error.
  Multiple Inputs: If you are trying to enter multiple values in a single field that only accepts one value, SAP may merge them.
  
  Solutions:
  
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