How To Fix DB754 - Invalid character "&" in hexadecimal field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Invalid character "&" in hexadecimal field

What causes this issue?

You entered the character "&V1&" in a hexadecimal field, but the only
valid hex digits are 0 to 9 and A to F.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB754 - Invalid character "&" in hexadecimal field ?

  The SAP error message DB754, which states "Invalid character '&' in hexadecimal field," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process or store data in a hexadecimal format that contains invalid characters. In hexadecimal representation, only the characters 0-9 and A-F (or a-f) are valid. The presence of any other character, such as "&", leads to this error.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input Data: The most common cause is that the data being processed contains characters that are not valid in a hexadecimal context. This could happen if the data is being read from an external source or if there is a mistake in data entry.
  Data Conversion Issues: If there is a conversion process (e.g., converting a string to hexadecimal), and the input string contains invalid characters, this error can occur.
  Corrupted Data: Sometimes, data corruption can lead to invalid characters being present in fields that are expected to contain hexadecimal values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Validation: Check