How To Fix FAGL_MIG056 - Use of special characters is not permitted

FAGL_MIG056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Use of special characters is not permitted

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FAGL_MIG056 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_MIG056, which states "Use of special characters is not permitted," typically occurs during the migration process of financial data, particularly when using the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that there are special characters in the data being processed that are not allowed according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Characters in Data: The most common cause of this error is the presence of special characters (such as &, %, $, #, etc.) in fields that do not permit them. This can occur in various fields, such as account numbers, cost center names, or other financial data.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being migrated may not conform to the expected format, which can include the use of special characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Source of the Error: Review the