DDLS416 - Function &(&): Only characters 0123456789ABCDEFabcdef allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Function &(&): Only characters 0123456789ABCDEFabcdef allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS416 - Function &(&): Only characters 0123456789ABCDEFabcdef allowed ?

  The SAP error message DDLS416 indicates that there is an issue with the input provided to a function or field that expects a hexadecimal value. The message states: "Function &(&): Only characters 0123456789ABCDEFabcdef allowed," which means that the input contains characters that are not valid hexadecimal digits.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A field or parameter is expected to contain a hexadecimal value, but the input includes invalid characters (e.g., letters outside A-F, special characters, or spaces).
  There may be a programming error in the ABAP code where the input is not properly validated before being processed.
  Data being imported or processed may have been corrupted or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS416 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values being passed to the function or field. Ensure that they only contain valid hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F, a-f).
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement or enhance validation logic in your ABAP code to ensure that only valid hexadecimal values are accepted. You can use regular expressions or string functions to check the input.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are working with custom code, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the invalid input is being generated or passed.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the error arises from data being imported or processed, consider cleansing the data to remove or correct invalid characters before processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP functions or modules, refer to the relevant SAP documentation to understand the expected input format and constraints.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch such errors and provide meaningful feedback to users or logs for further analysis.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hexadecimal Values: Hexadecimal is a base-16 number system that uses the digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent values. It is commonly used in computing for memory addresses, color codes, and binary data representation.
  ABAP Development: If you are developing in ABAP, familiarize yourself with string manipulation functions and error handling techniques to manage input validation effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or patches related to the specific function or module you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the source of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.