How To Fix FTVV_REPORTING016 - Extranet ID has to use the following format: EXN12345

FTVV_REPORTING016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_REPORTING - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Extranet ID has to use the following format: EXN12345

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_REPORTING016 - Extranet ID has to use the following format: EXN12345 ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_REPORTING016 indicates that the Extranet ID you are trying to use does not conform to the required format. The expected format for the Extranet ID is typically something like EXN12345, where "EXN" is a prefix followed by a numeric sequence.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Format: The Extranet ID you entered does not match the required format. This could be due to:
  
  Missing the "EXN" prefix.
  Incorrect number of digits following the prefix.
  Inclusion of invalid characters (e.g., letters or symbols that are not allowed).
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the Extranet ID.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may have specific validation rules that enforce this format, which could be misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the Extranet ID you are entering follows the correct format:
  
  It should start with "EXN".
  It should be followed by a series of digits (e.g., EXN12345).
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If you find that the Extranet ID you entered