How To Fix MDS_LOAD043 - Invalid character entered

MDS_LOAD043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_LOAD - MiniPlatform: Initial Load

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Invalid character entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_LOAD043 - Invalid character entered ?

  The SAP error message MDS_LOAD043: Invalid character entered typically occurs during data loading processes, particularly when dealing with Master Data Services (MDS) or similar data management functionalities in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a character in the input data that is not valid according to the defined data format or constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input data may contain special characters, symbols, or non-ASCII characters that are not allowed in the specific field.
  Data Format Issues: The data being loaded may not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric fields containing letters).
  Field Length Exceeded: Input data may exceed the maximum length defined for a particular field.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the data is being imported from an external source.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the data load may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Data Validation: Review the data being loaded