How To Fix F2250 - Field selection contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Field selection contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

A structure contains characters that are not permitted for the control
of whether a field is ready for input. The individual field statuses
and their meaning are as follows:
Character Meaning
- Hidden
* Display
+ Required entry
. Optional entry

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?

Remove the invalid characters from the field selection structure and
repeat the transaction that lead to this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2250 - Field selection contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message F2250, which states "Field selection contains invalid characters," typically occurs when there are issues with the field selection criteria in a financial transaction or configuration. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the entry of data in financial documents, configuration of field selection in financial accounting, or when customizing field attributes.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The field selection criteria may contain characters that are not allowed, such as special characters or spaces.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field selection settings in the configuration may have been incorrectly set up, leading to invalid entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter invalid characters while inputting data in fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle field selection correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the field selection criteria in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that only valid characters are used.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for field selection (e.g., via SPRO) and verify that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered does not contain any invalid characters. Remove any special characters or spaces that are not permitted.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles field selection and does not introduce invalid characters.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), or others related to financial transactions.
  Field Selection Groups: Familiarize yourself with field selection groups in SAP, as they define which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden in financial transactions.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect field selection.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F2250 error and implement a solution to resolve it.