How To Fix MM_PUR_HUB_CFG_MSG004 - &1 does not support special characters.

MM_PUR_HUB_CFG_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_HUB_CFG_MSG - Message class for Central Hub Configuration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 does not support special characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_HUB_CFG_MSG004 - &1 does not support special characters. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_HUB_CFG_MSG004 indicates that a certain configuration or data entry does not support special characters. This error typically arises in the context of material management or purchasing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with data that is being transferred or processed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Special Characters in Input: The data being entered (such as material numbers, vendor names, or other identifiers) contains special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) that are not allowed in the specific field or configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not be set up to handle special characters in certain fields, leading to this error when such characters are encountered.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported from an external system or file, special characters in the source data can trigger this error during the import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take