How To Fix IO415 - At least one string in the worklist contains an invalid character

IO415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 415

• Message text: At least one string in the worklist contains an invalid character

What causes this issue?

Program error

System Response

The system does not allow further processing.

How to fix this error?

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 IO415 - At least one string in the worklist contains an invalid character ?

  The SAP error message IO415, which states "At least one string in the worklist contains an invalid character," typically occurs when there are invalid characters in the input data being processed in a worklist. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data uploads, processing of worklists, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The most common cause is the presence of special characters or symbols in the input data that are not allowed by the system. This could include characters that are not part of the expected character set (e.g., non-ASCII characters).
  Data Format Issues: The data might not be formatted correctly, leading to the inclusion of unexpected characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for the worklist processing might not align with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Invalid Characters: Review the worklist or input data to identify any invalid characters. This may involve checking for special characters, spaces, or formatting issues.
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