How To Fix CVI_API027 - Invalid character entered

CVI_API027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_API - Common for Customer & Vendor APIs

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Invalid character entered

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CVI_API027 - Details

• The SAP error message CVI_API027: Invalid character entered typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. This error indicates that an invalid character has been entered in a field that does not accept it, which can happen during data entry or data migration processes.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not allowed in the specific field.
  Field Length Exceeded: The input might exceed the maximum length defined for that field.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric fields receiving alphabetic characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the mapping of fields between customer and vendor data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered to ensure that it does not contain any invalid characters. Remove any special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Field Length Validation: Ensure that the