How To Fix FMCA_TRM_WD_1209 - Telephone number has an incorrect format

FMCA_TRM_WD_1209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_WD_1 - Message Class created in EhP4

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Telephone number has an incorrect format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD_1209 - Telephone number has an incorrect format ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD_1209 indicates that the telephone number entered in the system does not conform to the expected format. This error typically arises in scenarios where telephone numbers are validated against specific formatting rules, which may include country codes, area codes, and the number of digits.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format: The telephone number may not follow the required format, such as missing digits, incorrect separators (like dashes or spaces), or invalid characters (like letters or special symbols).
  Country Code Issues: If the system expects a country code and it is missing or incorrectly formatted, this can trigger the error.
  Length of Number: The number may be too short or too long based on the validation rules set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The format rules for telephone numbers may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Format: Ensure that the telephone number is entered in the correct format. This typically includes:
  
  Country code (if