How To Fix G4240 - Invalid action type &. Please enter 'A', 'U', 'C' ,'F' or 'D'

G4240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Invalid action type &. Please enter 'A', 'U', 'C' ,'F' or 'D'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4240 - Invalid action type &. Please enter 'A', 'U', 'C' ,'F' or 'D' ?

  The SAP error message G4240, which states "Invalid action type &. Please enter 'A', 'U', 'C', 'F' or 'D'," typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action in a transaction that requires a specific action type code, but the input provided does not match the expected values.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the action type entered does not conform to the allowed values. The valid action types are:
  
  A: Add
  U: Update
  C: Change
  F: Forward
  D: Delete
  
  If the user inputs any other character or an invalid action type, the system will generate this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering one of the valid action types ('A', 'U', 'C', 'F', or 'D'). Double-check for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about the action types, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to the transaction you are using.
  
  
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