How To Fix F6066 - If you have included new special character see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 066

• Message text: If you have included new special character see long text

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Attention</>
Before you include new special characters in the template you have to
ensure that you have created no commitment items previously which
contain these special characters.
Generate, for example, alphabetical master data inventory for the
commitment items in information system <LS>Funds Management</>.
Commitment items containing such a special indicator contain no longer
be used or processed afterwards.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6066 - If you have included new special character see long text ?

  The SAP error message F6066 typically indicates that there is an issue with the special characters used in a field, particularly in the context of financial transactions or document entries. This error often arises when new special characters are introduced that are not recognized or supported by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Special Characters: The error usually occurs when a user tries to enter a special character that is not defined in the system's character set or is not allowed in the specific field.
  Data Format Issues: If the data being entered does not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric fields receiving alphabetic or special characters), this error can be triggered.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there have been recent changes or customizations to the system that affect how data is processed, this could lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered to ensure that it does not contain any unsupported special characters. Remove or replace any characters that are not allowed.
  Refer to Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific information about which character is causing the issue and how to resolve it.
  System Configuration: If new special characters are required for business processes, consider updating the system configuration to support these characters. This may involve working with your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP documentation.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your input forms to prevent users from entering unsupported characters.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that address this issue. There may be updates or fixes available that can resolve the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the allowed character sets and formats.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.