How To Fix J_1A_WS_CAE011 - Invalid print character &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1A_WS_CAE - AR: Message class for WS

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Invalid print character &

What causes this issue?

You want to create a billing document or a financial accounting
document. This is, however, not possible because the print character is
neither A nor B.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the printing character on the document header level. You do
this in Customizing for <LS>Cross-Application Components</>, under
<LS>General Application Functions -> Cross-Application Document
Numbering -> Argentina -></>
<DS:SIMG.J_1ACPA_LETTER4>Define Print Characters</>
.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE011 - Invalid print character & ?

  The SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE011 Invalid print character & typically occurs in the context of the Brazilian tax reporting and electronic invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with the generation of the Nota Fiscal (NF-e) or other related documents. This error indicates that there is an invalid character in the data being processed, which is not allowed in the context of the document being generated.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is often caused by the presence of special characters or symbols in fields that are expected to contain only alphanumeric characters. This can happen in fields such as product descriptions, customer names, or addresses.
  Data Formatting Issues: If the data being sent to the Nota Fiscal generation process is not properly formatted or contains unexpected characters, it can trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the issue may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to Brazilian tax compliance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being used to generate the Nota Fiscal. Look for any special characters, such as &, %, $, #, etc., in the relevant fields. Replace or remove these characters as necessary.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that only valid characters are entered in the fields that are used for generating tax documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases updates that can resolve known issues.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration settings for Brazilian tax reporting in your SAP system are correct. This includes checking the settings for the Nota Fiscal and any related documents.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the Nota Fiscal can be generated successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Brazilian tax compliance and Nota Fiscal generation for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for further troubleshooting.
  
  By addressing the invalid characters and ensuring proper data formatting, you should be able to resolve the J_1A_WS_CAE011 error and successfully generate the required documents.