How To Fix DMC_AP005 - Field can contain only alphanumeric values


DMC_AP005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DMC_AP - MWB: AP specific messages

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Field can contain only alphanumeric values

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  • Alphanumeric Values -
    This field must contain only alphanumeric values i.e. values containing
    the following -
    letters - "A to Z" ,
    numbers - "0 to 9" ,
    and symbols "_" , "-" , "/" , ":" , "\" , "." .

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_AP005 - Field can contain only alphanumeric values ?
    The SAP error message DMC_AP005 indicates that a specific field in your data entry or data import process is expected to contain only alphanumeric values (letters and numbers) but has received invalid characters. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or data management processes, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Migration Cockpit or SAP Data Services.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characters: The field may contain special characters, spaces, or punctuation that are not allowed. Data Format Issues: The data being imported or processed may not conform to the expected format, such as including symbols or non-alphanumeric characters. Source Data Quality: The source data may have been incorrectly formatted or may contain errors that lead to the inclusion of invalid characters.
    Solution: Data Validation: Review the data being imported or entered into the system. Ensure that all values in the affected field are strictly alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Data Cleansing: If you are importing data from

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