How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE127 - Product number contains special characters that are not allowed

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Product number contains special characters that are not allowed

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, certain special characters may not be used as the
product number with external number assignment. These characters are as
follows:
Ampersand (&)
Asterisk (*)
Comma (,)

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE127 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE127 indicates that the product number you are trying to use contains special characters that are not permitted. This error typically arises when entering or processing product numbers in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to materials management or product data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The product number may include special characters such as spaces, punctuation marks, or symbols that are not allowed by the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during manual entry of product numbers can lead to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  Data Import Issues: If product numbers are being imported from external systems or files, the data may contain special characters that are not recognized by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Number: Review the product number for any special characters. Ensure that it only contains valid alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers).
  Remove Invalid Characters: If you find any special characters, remove or replace them with valid characters.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks