How To Fix CNVA_00006_MSG323 - Special characters are not allowed in the file; Processing cancelled

CNVA_00006_MSG323 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_00006_MSG - Message class for Content Based Search

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Special characters are not allowed in the file; Processing cancelled

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CNVA_00006_MSG323 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_00006_MSG323 indicates that special characters are not allowed in the file being processed, which has led to the cancellation of the processing task. This error typically occurs during data uploads or file processing in SAP, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the input file that do not conform to the expected format or character set defined by the SAP system. Special characters can include symbols, punctuation marks, or any characters that are not alphanumeric or that are not part of the defined character set for the specific field or data type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the File: Determine which file is causing the error. This could be a CSV, TXT, or any other format being uploaded.
  
  
  Check for Special Characters: Open the file in a text editor