How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT206 - If there is more than one field, enter a separator

COM_ALTER_IDENT206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 206

• Message text: If there is more than one field, enter a separator

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COM_ALTER_IDENT206 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT206 typically occurs when you are trying to modify or create a characteristic in the SAP system, and the system expects a specific format for the input fields. This error indicates that when there are multiple fields to be entered, a separator (such as a comma or semicolon) is required to distinguish between them.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Fields Input: You are trying to enter multiple values for a characteristic or field, but you have not provided a separator.
  Incorrect Format: The input format does not meet the expected criteria defined in the system for that particular field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields you are trying to enter. If you are entering multiple values, ensure that you are using the correct separator as specified by the system (commonly a comma , or semicolon ;).
  
  
  Use the