How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG052 - Input field &1 contains invalid characters

GEF_CUST_MSG052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Input field &1 contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

There is at least one invalid character in the input parameter.
Valid characters are letters, numbers, underscores, and colons.

System Response

The program terminated with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Remove ithe invalid character or characters from the input parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG052 - Input field &1 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG052, which states "Input field &1 contains invalid characters," typically indicates that the input provided in a specific field contains characters that are not allowed or recognized by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, file uploads, or when processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input field may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not permitted. For example, if the field is expected to contain only alphanumeric characters, any inclusion of punctuation or special symbols will trigger this error.
  Field Length Exceeded: Sometimes, the input may exceed the maximum length defined for that field, which can also lead to this error.
  Data Format Issues: The data format may not match the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or validations set up in the system that restrict certain characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input data for the