How To Fix CD048 - Entry (&1) contains only numerical or invalid characters

CD048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Entry (&1) contains only numerical or invalid characters

What causes this issue?

Invalid characters entered. Entry of a namespace is not supported.

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?

Choose another name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD048 - Entry (&1) contains only numerical or invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message CD048, which states "Entry (&1) contains only numerical or invalid characters," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing where a specific field is expected to contain alphanumeric characters, but the input provided consists solely of numerical characters or invalid characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Format: The field in question may require a specific format (e.g., alphanumeric) but the input provided is either purely numeric or contains characters that are not allowed.
  Field Definition: The field may be defined in the system to accept only certain types of characters, and the input does not meet these criteria.
  Data Validation: The system performs validation checks on the input data, and if the data does not conform to the expected format, this error is triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input value for the field that triggered the error. Ensure that it contains valid alphanumeric characters as required.
  Correct Format: If the field requires a