How To Fix G5612 - Please specify whether the & should be included or excluded.

G5612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Please specify whether the & should be included or excluded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5612 - Please specify whether the & should be included or excluded. ?

  The SAP error message G5612 typically occurs when there is an issue with the specification of a character or symbol in a field that requires a certain format. In this case, the error is indicating that the system is expecting clarification on whether the ampersand (&) should be included or excluded in the input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The error often arises when a user inputs a string that includes an ampersand (&) without specifying whether it should be part of the string or not.
  Field Requirements: Certain fields in SAP may have specific requirements regarding special characters, and the presence of an ampersand can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how special characters are handled, leading to this error if not set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Clarify Input: Review the input field where the error occurred and determine if the ampersand should be included or excluded.