How To Fix CRM_ORDER_MISC051 - '&' is not a valid value for REF_KIND (only 'A' and 'B' are allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_MISC - Cross-Object Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: '&' is not a valid value for REF_KIND (only 'A' and 'B' are allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_MISC051 - '&' is not a valid value for REF_KIND (only 'A' and 'B' are allowed) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_MISC051 indicates that an invalid value has been provided for the field REF_KIND in a CRM order. The error specifically states that only the values 'A' and 'B' are allowed for this field. 
  Cause:
  The REF_KIND field is used to specify the type of reference in the context of CRM orders. The valid values are:
  
  'A': This typically represents a reference to an activity.
  'B': This typically represents a reference to a business transaction.
  
  If any other value (in this case, the value '&') is provided, the system will throw this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the value being assigned to the REF_KIND field is either 'A' or 'B'. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the data being passed to the CRM order creation or update process. Ensure that the value for REF_KIND is correctly set to either 'A' or 'B'.
  
  
  Modify the Code: If this error is occurring due to custom code (e.g., a user exit, BAdI, or custom program), you will need to modify the code to ensure that it only assigns valid values to REF_KIND.
  
  
  Data Mapping: If the value is coming from an external system or interface, check the mapping logic to ensure that it translates correctly to the allowed values in SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the relevant transaction codes for CRM order management, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CRM order management to understand the context and usage of the REF_KIND field.
  
  By ensuring that only valid values are used for the REF_KIND field, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your CRM order processing.