How To Fix MASS_SPSH011 - Use different special characters for fields &1, &2, and &3

MASS_SPSH011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MASS_SPSH - Messages for spreadsheet import functionality

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Use different special characters for fields &1, &2, and &3

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MASS_SPSH011 - Details

• The SAP error message MASS_SPSH011 indicates that there is a conflict with the special characters used in the specified fields. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform mass changes or updates in SAP using the Mass Maintenance (MASS) transaction, and the system detects that the special characters used in the fields are not unique or are conflicting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of the same special character in multiple fields that are being processed simultaneously. SAP requires that each field has distinct special characters to avoid ambiguity and ensure that the data is processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Check the fields mentioned in the error message (represented by &1, &2, and &3) to understand which fields are causing the conflict.
  
  
  Change Special Characters: Modify the special characters used in the fields. Ensure that each field has a unique special