How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP137 - Type "&1" contains invalid characters

/PLMB/BA_RCP137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Type "&1" contains invalid characters

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/PLMB/BA_RCP137 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP137 Type "&1" contains invalid characters typically indicates that there are invalid characters in a specific field or type that is being processed in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of data entry or data processing within the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is triggered when the input data contains characters that are not allowed. This could include special characters, spaces, or characters that do not conform to the expected format for that field.
  Field Configuration: The field may have specific constraints or validation rules that restrict the type of characters that can be entered.
  Data Import/Export Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, it may contain invalid characters that are not recognized by the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered or processed. Ensure that it only contains valid characters as per the