How To Fix FKK_EBS127 - Field &1 contains invalid characters

FKK_EBS127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Field &1 contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The data element <LS>TELNUM_COMP</> can only contain numbers.

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.

FKK_EBS127 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS127 indicates that a specific field contains invalid characters. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with incoming bank statements or payment files.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters characters in a field that are not allowed or expected based on the configuration or data type defined for that field. Common causes include:
  
  Special characters or symbols that are not permitted.
  Incorrect formatting of data (e.g., numeric fields containing letters).
  Data that does not conform to the expected length or structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field indicated by &1. This will help you pinpoint where the invalid characters are located.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Examine the data being processed, especially the field mentioned in the error message. Look for:
  
  Special characters (e.g., &, %, $, etc.)
  Incorrect