How To Fix /CPD/PWS_MP_API037 - Contact person: Enter a valid mobile number

/CPD/PWS_MP_API037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PWS_MP_API -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Contact person: Enter a valid mobile number

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/CPD/PWS_MP_API037 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/PWS_MP_API037 Contact person: Enter a valid mobile number typically indicates that the system is expecting a valid mobile phone number format for a contact person, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria. This error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in scenarios involving customer or vendor master data, where contact information is essential.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The mobile number entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., missing country code, incorrect number of digits).
  Non-numeric Characters: The mobile number may contain letters, special characters, or spaces that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The mobile number may be too short or too long based on the validation rules set in the system.
  Mandatory Field: The mobile number field may be mandatory, and if left blank or filled incorrectly, it triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Format: Ensure that the mobile number is entered in the correct format. This usually includes:
  
  Country