How To Fix EM203 - Enter &2; &1 is invalid

EM203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Enter &2; &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

Control parameter &V1& does not allow the value you have entered. You
may only enter " " (space) or "X".

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EM203 - Details

• The SAP error message EM203 ("Enter &2; &1 is invalid") typically indicates that the user has entered an invalid value for a specific field in a transaction or program. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the invalid value and the field name, respectively. 
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a value that does not meet the criteria defined for that field. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors.
  Entering a value that is not allowed (e.g., a non-existent code).
  Using an incorrect format (e.g., entering a date in the wrong format).
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may be configured in a way that restricts certain values, and the entered value does not comply with these restrictions.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The value may not exist in the relevant master data or configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input: Verify the value you have entered for the field. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and is in the correct format.
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Consult