How To Fix EU271 - Do not use any special characters

EU271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Do not use any special characters

What causes this issue?

The use of special characters can cause problems under Unicode,
particularly when converting to a Unicode-enabled system, since these
special characters are not avaialble in all code pages.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU271 - Do not use any special characters ?

  The SAP error message EU271, which states "Do not use any special characters," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter data that includes special characters in fields that do not accept them. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, creating a new record, or updating existing information.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system has validation rules that restrict the use of special characters in certain fields. Special characters may include symbols like @, #, $, %, &, *, !, etc. The specific fields that trigger this error can vary depending on the configuration of the SAP system and the transaction being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EU271 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This is usually indicated in the error message or can be inferred from the context of the transaction.
  
  
  Remove Special Characters: Edit the input in