How To Fix /PLMPCV/FND025 - Field contains invalid characters (&1)

/PLMPCV/FND025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMPCV/FND -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Field contains invalid characters (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMPCV/FND025 - Field contains invalid characters (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMPCV/FND025 Field contains invalid characters (&1) typically indicates that a field in your SAP application contains characters that are not allowed or recognized by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where specific data formats are expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The field may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not permitted. For example, if the field is expected to contain only alphanumeric characters, any special characters (like &, %, $, etc.) would trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter invalid data during manual entry.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from external sources, it may contain invalid characters that do not conform to the expected format.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may have specific validation rules that are not being met due to incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific