How To Fix F6063 - No special characters maintained for the mask

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No special characters maintained for the mask

What causes this issue?

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?

Specify in the customizing of <LS>Funds Management</> in work step
<LS>Define special characters for template </> which special
characters you want to use in the template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6063 - No special characters maintained for the mask ?

  The SAP error message F6063 "No special characters maintained for the mask" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document numbers or other identifiers that require a specific format. This error indicates that the system expects certain special characters to be defined in the configuration for the document number mask, but none have been maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special characters that are supposed to be used in the document number mask have not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Mask Definition: The mask defined for the document number may not include the necessary special characters, or it may be incorrectly set up.
  User Input: The user may be trying to enter a document number that includes special characters not recognized by the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for document number ranges) or OBD3 (for document number range intervals) in SAP.
  Verify the settings for the document number mask. Ensure that the special characters you want to use are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Special Characters:
  
  If special characters are not maintained, you can add them in the configuration settings. This typically involves defining the allowed characters in the document number mask.
  Ensure that the mask includes the necessary placeholders for special characters (e.g., *, #, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurs due to user input, ensure that the document number being entered adheres to the defined mask and does not include any unsupported special characters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on configuring document number masks and allowed special characters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document entry process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2, OBD3, and others related to document number configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.