How To Fix MS612 - Characters & are not allowed

MS612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Characters & are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS612 - Characters & are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "MS612 Characters & are not allowed" typically occurs when there are invalid characters in a field that does not accept them. This error is often seen in various transactions or data entry forms within SAP, particularly in materials management (MM) or sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is triggered when the input contains special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not permitted in the specific field.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have predefined formats and restrictions on the type of characters that can be entered. For example, a field may only accept alphanumeric characters.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, it may contain invalid characters that are not recognized by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input data for the field that triggered the error. Ensure that it only contains valid characters as per the field's requirements.
  Remove Invalid Characters: If you