How To Fix CRM_ORDERADM_H580 - Description cannot start with '!' or contain only '#'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDERADM_H - Output for Administration Header

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Description cannot start with '!' or contain only '#'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_H580 - Description cannot start with '!' or contain only '#' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_H580 indicates that there is an issue with the description field in a CRM order. Specifically, the error states that the description cannot start with an exclamation mark ('!') or consist solely of hash symbols ('#'). This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that descriptions are meaningful and do not contain invalid characters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The description entered for the CRM order starts with an exclamation mark or is made up entirely of hash symbols.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have mistakenly entered invalid characters while creating or updating the order.
  System Configuration: There may be specific validation rules configured in the system that enforce these restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Description: 
  
  Check the description field in the CRM order.
  Ensure that it does not start with '!' and is not composed solely of '#'.
  Update the description to a valid string that provides meaningful information about the order.
  
  
  
  Validation Check: 
  
  Before saving the order, implement a check to ensure that the description meets the required criteria.
  This can be done through user training or by implementing input validation in the user interface.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the error persists or if there are specific business requirements for the description, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if any custom validation rules are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP CRM documentation for guidelines on valid input for order descriptions and other fields.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper format for entering descriptions in CRM orders to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that descriptions in CRM orders are valid and meaningful.