How To Fix P0576 - Do not include special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Do not include special characters

What causes this issue?

Do not include any special characters in this field.
The corresponding feature table T549B does not have a language key.
When Unicode converting a table without a language key, special
characters require a lot of effort as they must manually be assigned to
a particular language (code page). For this reason you should not use
special characters.

System Response

The system interprets all non-7Bit-ASCII characters as special
characters.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you can make an entry without special characters.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0576 - Do not include special characters ?

  The SAP error message P0576, which states "Do not include special characters," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter data into a field that does not accept special characters. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering text in a form, creating a new record, or updating existing data.
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field in which you are entering data has restrictions that disallow special characters (e.g., symbols like @, #, $, %, etc.).
  Data Validation Rules: The system has validation rules set up that enforce the use of only alphanumeric characters in certain fields.
  User Input Error: The user may inadvertently include special characters while typing or copying and pasting data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input: Check the data you are trying to enter and ensure that it contains only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers). Remove any special characters.
  Field Specifications: Refer to the field specifications or documentation to understand what characters are allowed. This can often be found in the SAP help documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Data Cleansing: If you are importing data from an external source, ensure that the data is cleansed to remove any special characters before importing it into SAP.
  User Training: Provide training or guidelines to users on acceptable input formats to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Field Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration of the field in the SAP system to understand its validation rules and constraints.
  Error Logs: If the error persists, check the system logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.