How To Fix /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI170 - Order field converted to uppercase

/PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Order field converted to uppercase

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/PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI170 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI170 indicating "Order field converted to uppercase" typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing within SAP GUI. This message is not necessarily an error but rather a notification that the system has automatically converted the input in a specific field to uppercase letters. This behavior is often due to the configuration of the field in the SAP system, which may be set to accept only uppercase characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question is configured to accept only uppercase letters. This is common in fields that are meant to store identifiers, such as order numbers, where consistency in case is important.
  Data Entry Standards: SAP systems often enforce data entry standards to maintain data integrity and consistency, which can include converting input to uppercase.
  User Input: Users may enter data in lowercase or mixed case, prompting the system to convert it to uppercase.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Awareness: Users should be