How To Fix KW474 - Entry may not contain the character "-"

KW474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Entry may not contain the character "-"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW474 - Entry may not contain the character "-" ?

  The SAP error message KW474 ("Entry may not contain the character '-'") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a value in a field that does not allow the hyphen character ("-"). This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to master data, configuration, or transaction entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects a hyphen in a field where it is not permitted. This can happen in several scenarios, such as:
  
  Entering a value in a key field (like a material number, customer number, or vendor number) that is not allowed to contain special characters.
  Inputting data in a format that does not comply with the defined data validation rules for that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW474 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Review the value you are trying to enter and ensure that it does not contain a hyphen. If it